Gen Z's Favorite Games Used as Bait in over 19 Million Cyber Attack Attempts – Global Security Mag Online

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The Stargazers group used fake Minecraft mods and GitHub to spread malware that steals player account information, authentication tokens, and cryptocurrency wallet data. The campaign distributed payloads through Pastebin links and disguised itself as legitimate services to attract targets. More than 17,000 systems have been infected.

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Kaspersky has detected more than 19 million attempts to download malicious or unwanted files that look like video games that are particularly popular among 15-30 year olds. GTA, Minecraft and Call of Duty are among the most exploited, cybercriminals are actively following game trends to reach maximum targets. To raise awareness of online security, Kaspersky launches "Case 404", an interactive cybersecurity game that teaches Gen Z to recognize th…

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An extensive malware campaign targets Minecraft players via fake mods. A malware steals sensitive information and spreads through a sophisticated network that makes itself look like popular tools.