Kaspersky warns of malware-ridden GitHub projects

Kaspersky warns of malware-ridden GitHub projects: how hackers are stealing credentials
Cybercriminals are exploiting GitHub to spread credential-stealing malware through fake repositories, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned. The campaign, dubbed “GitVenom,” involves attackers creating seemingly legitimate projects filled with malicious code that infects users’ devices upon download.
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Kaspersky Warns of Fake GitHub Projects Hosting Malware to Steal Crypto and Credentials
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has issued a warning about a widespread malware campaign targeting users on GitHub.
Cybercriminals Exploit Fake GitHub Projects to Steal Bitcoin
Cybercriminals are leveraging counterfeit GitHub repositories to distribute malware, resulting in the theft of approximately $485,000 in Bitcoin, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The malicious campaign,
GitVenom Malware Steals $456K in Bitcoin Using Fake GitHub Projects to Hijack Wallets
The campaign, which spans hundreds of repositories, has been dubbed GitVenom by Kaspersky. "The infected projects include an automation instrument for interacting with Instagram accounts, a Telegram bot that enables the remote management of Bitcoin wallets and a crack tool to play the Valorant game,
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