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Discord-Stealing Malware Invades npm Packages

The CursedGrabber malware has infiltrated the open-source software code repository. Three malicious software packages have been published to npm, a code repository for JavaScript developers to share ...
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Various Malware Lurks in Discord App to Target Gamers

Research from Zscaler ThreatLabZ shows attackers using spam emails and legitimate-looking links to gaming software to serve up Epsilon ransomware, the XMRrig cryptominer and various data and token ...
Fast Company

Discord and Slack are becoming potent tools for malware attacks

Attackers are finding the file-sharing capabilities in popular group-chat apps such as Discord and Slack a convenient way to distribute malware, warns a new report from Cisco Talos, Cisco’s threat ...
Infosecurity-magazine.com

Threat Actors Abusing Discord to Spread Malware

Researchers have discovered new multi-function malware abusing the core functions of popular group app platform Discord. Check Point explained in a blog post this morning that it found several ...
PC Gamer

Discord malware is a persistent and growing threat warns Sophos

Malware 'can persist indefinitely unless reported' in the chat software's cloud files. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as ...
Bleeping Computer

Malicious PyPi packages turn Discord into password-stealing malware

A dozen malicious PyPi packages have been discovered installing malware that modifies the Discord client to become an information-sealing backdoor and stealing data from web browsers and Roblox. The ...
techtimes

Discord to Implement Temporary File Links to Combat Malware

Discord is introducing changes to its file hosting to enhance security and restrict the misuse of its platform. This move is intended to curb the use of Discord's content delivery network (CDN) for ...
PC Gamer

Devious malware hosted on Discord pretends to be Windows 11 installer

A dodgy Windows 11 installer has been spotted trying to expose personal information to hackers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
Bleeping Computer

Discord Abused to Spread Malware and Harvest Stolen Data

Malware developers and attackers are abusing the Discord chat service by using it to host their malware, act as command and control servers, or by modifying the chat client to perform malicious ...
Inverse

Discord teens are deploying malware for a quick buck

A group of teens used a Discord server to distribute malware — some that can mine cryptocurrencies, run ransomware attacks, and steal passwords and information. The group members, who were mostly ...
TechRadar

Discord is switching to temporary links to stop malware

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Discord has announced plans to move to temporary file links by the end of 2023 in a move designed ...