Malware infiltrates Pidgin messenger’s official plugin repository

August 27, 2024 at 01:30PM Pidgin messaging app removed the ScreenShareOTR plugin from its official third-party plugin list due to security concerns. The plugin was found to be used for installing keyloggers, information stealers, and malware commonly used to breach corporate networks. Based on the meeting notes, it seems that the Pidgin messaging app removed … Read more