Malware creators target gamers who want to cheat

A sprawling malware cyber campaign is turning gamers’ hunger to gain an edge into a massive payday for threat actors, who are leveraging over 250 malware samples to steal
credentials and cryptocurrencies, according to research by CyberArk Labs.

The operation has already netted wallets containing over $135,000, according to a post by malware researcher Ari Novick. CyberArk Labs looked into a specific infection instance, exploring its mechanisms and sharing indicators of compromise (IoCs).

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