Analysts have identified thousands of GitHub accounts distributing malware

Check Point Research has discovered a network of GitHub accounts that were distributing malware and malicious links, as well as performing other actions such as subscribing to repositories, starring, and forking, Research.checkpoint reports .

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Analysts have identified thousands of GitHub accounts distributing malware

The complex network operated under the guise of a service. Potential victims exchanged malicious links or software, which allowed the viruses to spread.

Check Point Research monitors all threats emanating from this virus. They have found that the group has been distributing malware and links through GitHub Ghost accounts. Malware such as RedLine, Atlantida Stealer, Lumma Stealer, RisePro, and Rhadamanthys have been distributed.

According to analysts, about 3 thousand Ghost accounts are part of the network. The virus could have started spreading in August 2022. During this time, users seeking to increase their number of subscribers on YouTube, Twitch, and Instagram suffered significant damage. The malware stole data from cryptocurrency wallet owners.