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New Malware Stealka Targets Windows Users via Game Mods

12/23/2025

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Kaspersky identifies a new infostealer, Stealka, targeting Windows via unofficial game mods.
Stealka extracts data from over 100 browsers and 80 cryptocurrency wallets, including MetaMask and Coinbase.
The malware is distributed through GitHub and Google Sites, often disguised as legitimate game modifications, urging users to avoid unverified downloads and run antivirus software.
Most infections have been reported in Russia, with cases in Türkiye, Brazil, Germany, and India.

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Story summary

Kaspersky identifies a new infostealer, Stealka, targeting Windows via unofficial game mods.
Stealka extracts data from over 100 browsers and 80 cryptocurrency wallets, including MetaMask and Coinbase.
The malware is distributed through GitHub and Google Sites, often disguised as legitimate game modifications, urging users to avoid unverified downloads and run antivirus software.
Most infections have been reported in Russia, with cases in Türkiye, Brazil, Germany, and India.