Hackers Hijack Blender 3D Assets to Deploy StealC V2 Data-Stealing Malware
Summary
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a campaign that exploits Blender Foundation files to distribute StealC V2, a data-stealing malware. This operation has been ongoing for at least six months, posing significant risks to users who download infected .blend files from platforms like CGTrader.
Original Article Summary
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that has leveraged Blender Foundation files to deliver an information stealer known as StealC V2. "This ongoing operation, active for at least six months, involves implanting malicious .blend files on platforms like CGTrader," Morphisec researcher Shmuel Uzan said in a report shared with The Hacker News. "Users unknowingly
Impact
Blender Foundation files, .blend files, CGTrader platform
In the Wild
Yes
Timeline
Ongoing since at least six months
Remediation
Users should avoid downloading .blend files from untrusted sources and ensure their cybersecurity measures are up to date.