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Hackers use SourceForge to spread crypto malware disguised as Microsoft Office tools
- Fake "officepackage" project mimicked Microsoft Office tools.
- Installer used scripts to check antivirus and send data via Telegram.
- Payload included a ClipBanker and crypto-mining tools.
A large-scale malware operation has exploited SourceForge, a trusted open-source software repository, to distribute crypto-targeting malware through deceptive office software downloads. Between January and March, over 4,600 devices—primarily in Russia—were compromised. The attack was discovered by Kaspersky, which published detailed findings on April 8. The attackers used SourceForge’s platform tools to create a convincing front […]
April 9, 2025
