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Why do young gamers voluntarily let hackers into their PCs?
According to experts from Imperva, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the online platform Roblox, which is popular among children and teenagers, distributing dozens of malware disguised as modifications for the game. Most of the malicious files are in the form of Python packages, GitHub repositories, and executables that have been downloaded hundreds of times. The goal of attackers is to steal money, data, and accounts.
In the competitive environment of gamers, many players are looking for "cheats" or third-party programs to improve their gaming results, which attracts the attention of cybercriminals. Imperva Threat Research experts note that this trend has become a "gold mine" for hackers who launch large-scale campaigns aimed at fans of hacking Roblox games.
Imperva's report notes that "young players seeking to improve their gaming experience often act imprudently, making them vulnerable to such pitfalls." This leads to the risk of exposing sensitive data.
Roblox is an online gaming platform where players can create their own multiplayer games. One of the most popular games at the moment is Da Hood, which has more than 2.6 billion visits. In it, players can act as policemen, participating in confrontations with criminals, or as bandits, participating in the fight against other gangs. Many players prefer to use cheats or third-party modifications to gain an advantage, for example, to improve accuracy.
The attackers have created numerous packages that target Da Hood players. They are actively distributed on GitHub, Discord, and YouTube. The bulk of the malware is Python packages posted in the official PyPI (Python Package Index) repository. In addition, Windows binaries containing malware such as the Skuld Stealer and Blank Grabber have also been discovered.
The Skuld Stealer is designed to steal data from Discord, browsers, and cryptocurrency wallets, including credit card information, cookies, browser history, and account credentials. The malware uses the automatic elevation feature in Windows to gain access to all user sessions on the system. Blank Grabber, on the other hand, has very similar functionality.
To hide from antiviruses, cybercriminals often update malicious packages. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that young players, in an effort to activate cheats, turn off antivirus and real-time protection on their own, leaving their systems without a chance of salvation.
By targeting children in online games, cybercriminals open the door to adults' digital assets. This is how the pursuit of easy achievements in the virtual world can turn into serious losses in reality. Children who are fond of computer games should be explained this fact in advance, as well as the fact that true skill and satisfaction come through fair play and gradual development of skills, and not through detours that give only fleeting euphoria.
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According to experts from Imperva, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the online platform Roblox, which is popular among children and teenagers, distributing dozens of malware disguised as modifications for the game. Most of the malicious files are in the form of Python packages, GitHub repositories, and executables that have been downloaded hundreds of times. The goal of attackers is to steal money, data, and accounts.
In the competitive environment of gamers, many players are looking for "cheats" or third-party programs to improve their gaming results, which attracts the attention of cybercriminals. Imperva Threat Research experts note that this trend has become a "gold mine" for hackers who launch large-scale campaigns aimed at fans of hacking Roblox games.
Imperva's report notes that "young players seeking to improve their gaming experience often act imprudently, making them vulnerable to such pitfalls." This leads to the risk of exposing sensitive data.
Roblox is an online gaming platform where players can create their own multiplayer games. One of the most popular games at the moment is Da Hood, which has more than 2.6 billion visits. In it, players can act as policemen, participating in confrontations with criminals, or as bandits, participating in the fight against other gangs. Many players prefer to use cheats or third-party modifications to gain an advantage, for example, to improve accuracy.
The attackers have created numerous packages that target Da Hood players. They are actively distributed on GitHub, Discord, and YouTube. The bulk of the malware is Python packages posted in the official PyPI (Python Package Index) repository. In addition, Windows binaries containing malware such as the Skuld Stealer and Blank Grabber have also been discovered.
The Skuld Stealer is designed to steal data from Discord, browsers, and cryptocurrency wallets, including credit card information, cookies, browser history, and account credentials. The malware uses the automatic elevation feature in Windows to gain access to all user sessions on the system. Blank Grabber, on the other hand, has very similar functionality.
To hide from antiviruses, cybercriminals often update malicious packages. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that young players, in an effort to activate cheats, turn off antivirus and real-time protection on their own, leaving their systems without a chance of salvation.
By targeting children in online games, cybercriminals open the door to adults' digital assets. This is how the pursuit of easy achievements in the virtual world can turn into serious losses in reality. Children who are fond of computer games should be explained this fact in advance, as well as the fact that true skill and satisfaction come through fair play and gradual development of skills, and not through detours that give only fleeting euphoria.
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