October 8, 2024 at 01:15PM
Users searching for game cheats are lured into downloading Lua-based malware, with a focus on gaming engine supplements. The malware establishes persistence on infected systems, delivering additional payloads. Techniques include GitHub exploitation, targeting gaming communities worldwide. Researchers emphasize a shift to obfuscated Lua scripts as a means of evading detection. Additionally, users seeking pirated software are targeted with a cryptocurrency miner.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes on malware and cybercrime include:
– Users searching for game cheats are being tricked into downloading a Lua-based malware that can establish persistence on infected systems and deliver additional payloads.
– The malware strain is prevalent across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
– The campaign involves luring users into downloading a malware loader written in Lua by exploiting vulnerabilities in platforms like GitHub.
– The malware is frequently delivered using obfuscated Lua scripts instead of compiled Lua bytecode to avoid triggering suspicion.
– Once infected, the malware establishes communication with a command-and-control (C2) server, potentially leading to the installation of information stealers like RedLine and CypherIT Loader.
– In a separate campaign, users seeking pirated versions of popular software on Yandex are targeted to distribute a cryptocurrency miner named SilentCryptoMiner, with additional malicious activities such as replacing cryptocurrency wallets in the clipboard and taking screenshots.
– The attacks are distributed through various platforms including Telegram channels and YouTube videos related to cryptocurrency, cheats, and gambling.
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