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Stealka: The Infostealer Disguised as Game Mods

Kaspersky has identified a new infostealer named Stealka, which spreads primarily through popular platforms like Github and Sourceforge. This malware disguises itself as game cheats, mods, and software cracks, targeting Windows users by stealing sensitive information from browsers, cryptocurrency wallets, messaging apps, and various other applications.

Stealka can compromise over 115 browser extensions, 80 cryptocurrency wallets, and multiple gaming and communication platforms. It collects system data, takes screenshots, and can potentially hijack accounts by extracting cookies, session tokens, and authentication credentials. Kaspersky warns users to be cautious when downloading unofficial software and to use robust antivirus protection.

How does Stealka spread? — Primarily through fake game mods, software cracks, and pirated software on legitimate platforms like Github and Sourceforge.

What types of data does Stealka steal? — Browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallet information, messaging app data, gaming service tokens, and system information.