Game mods spread new Stealka crypto infostealer says Kaspersky

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has identified a new malware strain spreading through video game mods and pirated software.

The malware, named Stealka, is designed to steal cryptocurrency wallets, browser data and account credentials.

Kaspersky said the infostealer primarily targets users operating on Microsoft Windows systems.

Researchers discovered Stealka in November after analysing suspicious activity linked to compromised gaming files.

Attackers disguise the malware as game cheats, cracks and mods to lure unsuspecting users.

Popular games and software titles have been used as bait to distribute the malicious files.

Kaspersky said Stealka has been hosted on legitimate platforms including GitHub, SourceForge and Google Sites.

The malware has frequently been disguised as mods for Roblox and cracks for applications such as Microsoft Visio.

In some cases, attackers created convincing fake websites to make the downloads appear legitimate.

Some of these sites look quite professional and may even be AI-generated.