GitHub Guffaws: Trojanized Tricks and 390,000 Stolen WordPress Credentials
Fake PoCs on GitHub are the latest trickery in cybercrime, infecting users with hidden malware. Cybercriminals impersonate researchers to sneak these trojanized files into the software supply chain, endangering cybersecurity pros and unsuspecting users alike. It’s a classic case of “download, and you’re doomed,” leaving victims with stolen credentials and compromised systems.
Hot Take:
Who knew that downloading a proof-of-concept could lead to a proof-of-panic? It seems that these cyber villains have taken “borrowing” code to a whole new level. You’ve got to hand it to them – they’ve turned GitHub into GitHorrify, where even seasoned cybersecurity pros can find themselves caught in a web of deception. Time to double-check those downloads, folks – or risk finding your credentials partying on the dark web without you!
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals used trojanized PoCs on GitHub to deliver malware.
- Attackers stole over 390,000 WordPress credentials and other sensitive data.
- The campaign employed stealth techniques, including backdoored files and malicious PDFs.
- Phishing campaigns targeted academics with fake kernel upgrades.
- Exploiting trusted platforms, the attackers posed risks to the software supply chain.