Stealka Malware Targets Crypto Wallets Via Game Mods
A new malware called “Stealka,” identified by Kaspersky, targets Microsoft Windows users by stealing data from browsers and crypto wallet extensions. Disguised as video game cheats, mods, or software cracks—especially for Roblox and Microsoft Visio—the malware is distributed through platforms like GitHub, SourceForge, and Google Sites, sometimes using fake professional-looking sites. Stealka focuses on Chromium- and Gecko-based browsers, putting over 100 browsers—including Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Edge, Brave, and Yandex—at risk. It seeks autofill data, credentials, card details, and data from 115 browser extensions for crypto wallets, password managers, and two-factor authentication services. High-profile crypto wallets such as Binance, Coinbase, MetaMask, and Trust Wallet are among the 80 targeted. Messaging apps, email clients, gaming clients, and VPNs are also vulnerable. Kaspersky advises using reputable antivirus software, password managers, and avoiding pirated software and unofficial game mods for protection.
