Gamers Download Fake Cheats and Hand Attackers a Live Remote Control of Their Windows PCs

Cybersecuritynews •Kavichselvan • July 15, 2026

New research uncovered 11 malicious NuGet packages disguised as game cheats, bots, and management panels for popular online titles. The campaign targets gaming communities playing titles such as Albion Online, GTA5RP, GrandRP, Majestic RP, and Throne and Liberty. Once installed, these packages quietly deploy a remote-access payload that captures live screenshots of victims’ machines, exposing […]

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Malicious NuGet Packages Deploy Windows Surveillance Malware to Gamers Eleven malicious NuGet packages disguised as game cheats and automation tools have been identified, deploying a Windows payload known as pepesoft.exe. These packages target gaming communities, particularly for titles like Albion Online and GTA5RP. Once installed, they provide attackers with remote access to victims' PCs, allowing for live screenshot capture and other surveillance activities. The attack method exploits the .NET command-line tool installation process, making it easy for users to inadvertently execute the malicious code. The scope of the impact includes multiple gaming communities, with significant risks to user privacy and system security. Currently, there are no specific CVEs associated with these packages, but the threat is active and ongoing. Users are advised to avoid downloading unofficial game-related packages. 2 sources 66

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