iTorrents.org Compromised to Distribute MovieReaper Malware

• •iTorrents.org is compromised, distributing MovieReaper malware via torrents.
• •Hundreds of victims across multiple countries are affected, including organizations.
• •Malware uses the Solana blockchain for communication and has extensive file manipulation capabilities.

iTorrents.org has been compromised to spread a new Windows-based malware called MovieReaper, affecting several hundred victims across multiple countries, including Russia, Japan, and Spain. Kaspersky reported that the malware is distributed through disguised torrents of popular films, leading users to download malicious executable files instead of legitimate content. The malware communicates with the attackers via the Solana blockchain and possesses capabilities to manipulate and exfiltrate files. Victims primarily used torrent trackers that relied on iTorrents.org, which remains compromised. Kaspersky's investigation revealed that the malware loader initiates the infection chain, and the threat actors have not compromised individual torrent platforms but rather the repository itself. As of now, the malicious torrents continue to circulate, posing a significant risk to users downloading from these sources.