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Fake GitHub Security Tools Infect Over 2,000 PCs With Malware

Reported by Security Affairs (Pierluigi Paganini)

Summary by Cyber Security News9 Nov 2026, 09:07 CET

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Fake GitHub security tools are spreading malware that disables defenses, steals sensitive data and infects over 2,000 PCs. Cybersecurity firm Doctor Web has found malware hidden in GitHub projects that look like security tools. The campaign targets blockchain game fans and, more recently, information security professionals.

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