Articles for tag: cryptocurrency scams, Cybersecurity, gaming threats, GitVenom, malware prevention, open-source software, personal information theft

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GitVenom Malware: How Fake GitHub Projects Stole $456K in Bitcoin by Hijacking Wallets

Cybersecurity experts have raised alarms about a campaign called GitVenom, which is preying on gamers and cryptocurrency enthusiasts by disguising malicious projects as legitimate open-source software on GitHub. This ongoing threat, active for over two years, involves hundreds of fake project repositories designed to steal personal and banking information, including hijacking cryptocurrency wallet addresses. Notably, ...

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Exposing Fake GitHub Projects: Understanding the GitVenom Campaign and its Stealer Distribution Tactics

In today’s tech landscape, open-source code greatly influences software development, allowing developers to save time by leveraging existing resources. However, this openness has led to a rise in cyber threats, particularly seen in the GitVenom campaign. This malicious initiative involves the creation of fake GitHub repositories that appear legitimate but contain harmful code. Attackers craft ...

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