Fake GitHub security tools spread malware to over 2,000 computers
MALWAREredteam/daily · 1 source
- Severity
- High
- Sources
- 1
What happened
Criminals are uploading harmful programs to GitHub, a website where people share software, disguised as security tools. Researchers at Doctor Web say the campaign has infected more than 2,000 computers. The targets include cybersecurity workers and people interested in blockchain games.
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What to do
- Only download security tools from sources you have verified, and check repositories carefully before running any code from them.
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Who reported · 1 outlet
GBHackers