‘Stargazer Goblin’ Creates 3,000 Fake GitHub Accounts for Malware Spread

July 29, 2024 at 03:42AM Stargazer Goblin operates a network of inauthentic GitHub accounts, distributing malware and earning $100,000 in illicit profits. The “Ghost” accounts engage in various activities to appear legitimate, making them resistant to takedowns. The scheme propagates malware families such as Atlantida Stealer and involves social engineering attacks, targeting GitHub repositories and … Read more

Network of 3,000 GitHub Accounts Used for Malware Distribution

July 25, 2024 at 07:09AM A threat actor known as Stargazer Goblin has built a network of over 3,000 GitHub accounts to distribute malware and perform malicious activities. Operating since August 2022, the network has earned over $100,000. The accounts, collectively named Stargazers Ghost Network, distribute information-stealing malware and use various tactics to evade detection … Read more

Over 3,000 GitHub accounts used by malware distribution service

July 24, 2024 at 06:01PM Stargazer Goblin operates a malware Distribution-as-a-Service on GitHub through a network named Stargazers Ghost Network. The group utilizes fake accounts and compromised sites to distribute password-protected archives containing malware, leading to successful phishing attacks. The operation has generated over $100,000 and continues despite the takedown of some repositories. Users visiting … Read more

‘Stargazer Goblin’ Amasses Rogue GitHub Accounts to Spread Malware

July 24, 2024 at 04:38PM A threat actor named “Stargazer Goblin” is using a new tactic to distribute malware by leveraging GitHub. They use a large network of inauthentic accounts to make malicious repositories appear legitimate. The operation involves starring, forking, and subscribing to the repositories to make them seem credible. The group also distributes … Read more