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LastPass identifies a new infostealer malware using fake GitHub repositories

According to heise online, fake GitHub repositories are used to lure victims into downloading the malware. The malware is an infostealer that uses signatures from Microsoft’s Hardware Compatibility Program.

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LastPass identifies a new infostealer malware using fake GitHub repositories
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  1. 01Fake GitHub repositories are used to lure victims into downloading the malware.
  2. 02The infostealer uses signatures from Microsoft’s Hardware Compatibility Program.
  3. 03Reported by heise online.

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