Articles for tag: Clipper Malware, cryptocurrency miners, Cybersecurity, Malware, Microsoft Office, SourceForge, threat actors

Cryptocurrency Miner and Clipper Malware: SourceForge Cracked Software Listings Risk Exposed

Cybersecurity experts have identified a concerning trend where attackers are using SourceForge to distribute harmful malware disguised as cracked software, such as Microsoft Office. A project named “officepackage” on SourceForge pretends to offer legitimate Office add-ons but actually leads users to malicious downloads. These downloads contain a hidden zip file that, when extracted, installs additional ...