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Vidar Stealer 2.0 Spreads Through Fake Game Cheats Promoted on GitHub and Reddit

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • March 18, 2026

A newly updated version of the Vidar infostealer, dubbed Vidar 2.0, is actively spreading through hundreds of fake game cheat repositories on GitHub and targeted posts on . The malware disguises itself as free cheating software for popular online games, tricking gamers into downloading a powerful credential-stealing tool. The threat of malware inside gaming software […]

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Vidar Stealer 2.0 Spreads via Fake Game Cheats on GitHub and Reddit Acronis Threat Research Unit reported that the Vidar Stealer 2.0 is being distributed through hundreds of fake game cheat repositories on GitHub and targeted posts on Reddit. The malware masquerades as free cheating software for popular online games, luring gamers into downloading it. The campaign has been identified to target virtually every major online game title, with the number of malicious repositories potentially reaching into the thousands. Attackers promote these cheats in Discord communities dedicated to gaming, exploiting the willingness of users to bypass security warnings. The malware, once installed, can extract sensitive information such as browser credentials and cookies. The first-stage payloads are disguised as game cheats and are executed through a multi-stage infection process. The malicious software connects to known command-and-control infrastructure, indicating a coordinated effort by the same threat actors. The report emphasizes the novelty of the delivery method for Vidar 2.0, marking a significant evolution in its distribution tactics. 3 sources 65

Vidar Stealer 2.0 Spreads Through Fake Game Cheats Promoted on GitHub and Reddit

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