#GodotEngine

Cybercriminals Exploit Popular Game Engine Godot to Distribute Cross-Platform Malware

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November 28, 2024 at 05:06AM A malware campaign exploiting the Godot Engine has infected over 17,000 systems since June 2024, using crafted GDScript code. The attack employs 200+ bogus GitHub accounts to distribute GodLoader, targeting Windows and adaptable to other OS. This underscores the need for users to download from trusted sources. **Meeting Takeaways (Nov … Read more

Hackers abuse popular Godot game engine to infect thousands of PCs

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November 27, 2024 at 04:19PM Hackers have leveraged the GodLoader malware to exploit the Godot game engine, infecting over 17,000 systems in under three months. Utilizing GDScript, they bypass detection and deliver malicious payloads via GitHub repositories. The attackers operate through the Stargazers Ghost Network, targeting gamers across multiple platforms while evading antivirus tools. ### … Read more