Hackers Use Fake GitHub Repositories to Steal Crypto in “GitVenom” Scam – BitRss

Kaspersky, a cybersecurity firm, reported that hackers are using fake GitHub repositories to steal cryptocurrency and login credentials.

Kaspersky’s investigation also revealed evidence that some of these repositories have been active for at least two years. The scam, known as “GitVenom“, appears to have a higher concentration of victims in Russia, Brazil, and Turkey, though it has been observed worldwide.

Kaspersky researcher Georgy Kucherin revealed in a February 24 report that these fraudulent repositories pretend to offer useful tools, such as a Telegram bot for managing Bitcoin

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