Ah, SourceForge. Once a haven for open-source projects, now a playground for cybercriminals with a penchant for crypto chaos. 🕵️♂️ In a plot twist no one saw coming, hackers are using the platform to distribute trojanized Microsoft Office installers packed with cryptocurrency mining tools and clipboard hijackers. Because, why not turn your computer into a crypto sweatshop while you’re trying to write a memo?
This isn’t just any malware campaign—it’s a masterclass in deception. The attackers have set up a fake project on SourceForge called “officepackage,” which, let’s be honest, sounds about as exciting as a PowerPoint presentation on tax law. But don’t be fooled! This project is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, designed to look like Microsoft Office add-ins copied from GitHub. The real kicker? Its auto-generated subdomain, “officepackage.sourceforge.io,” which search engines like Russia’s Yandex happily picked up. Users who visited the page were greeted with a fake list of office apps and download buttons that, surprise, started the malware infection. 🎁
Clicking those fake download links is like opening Pandora’s box. You’re sent through several redirects before receiving a small zip file. But once unzipped, it balloons into a bloated 700MB installer. Because who doesn’t love a surprise 700MB file that’s definitely not a virus? 🙃
When launched, the installer uses hidden scripts to grab more files from GitHub, eventually unpacking malware that checks for antivirus tools before running. If no threats are detected, it installs tools like AutoIt and Netcat. One script sends system info to a Telegram bot, while another ensures the crypto-mining malware stays on the system. It’s like a houseguest who refuses to leave, except this one is stealing your electricity and mining Monero in your living room. 🏠⛏️
According to Kaspersky, 90% of affected users are in Russia, with over 4,600 hits between January and March. While the campaign primarily seeks to steal crypto funds, researchers warn that infected machines may also be sold to other threat actors. So, not only are you mining crypto for someone else, but your computer might also be up for sale on the dark web. What a deal! 🛒
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2025-04-09 10:30