Minecraft Mayhem: Malicious Mods Unleash Malware Madness!
Minecraft players, beware! The Stargazers Ghost Network is targeting you with sneaky malware disguised as mods and cheats. This ingenious campaign uses GitHub to spread infostealers that swipe account tokens, credentials, and crypto wallets. Remember, if a mod promises you the moon, it might just steal your stars—or worse, your passwords!
Hot Take:
Who knew that the quest for epic loot in Minecraft could lead to your digital wallet getting looted? The blocky world of Minecraft is facing a real-life “creeper” problem, but this time it’s not the pixelated green kind. The Stardust Ghost Network is building a castle of malware right under our noses, and it seems their favorite tool is a pickaxe made of Java code. So, dear Minecraft players, be wary of those enticing mods promising new experiences—they might just be the ultimate game over for your data!
Key Points:
– The campaign targets Minecraft players with malicious mods and cheats that install infostealers on Windows devices.
– Discovered by Check Point Research and conducted by the Stargazers Ghost Network using GitHub and Pastebin.
– JAR loader downloads malware that targets user data and cryptocurrency wallets.
– Using GitHub stars and multiple repositories, the campaign has a broad reach with thousands of hits.
– Researchers advise downloading mods from reputable platforms and using separate Minecraft accounts for testing.