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Fake GitHub projects target retro gaming fans with malware disguised as homebrew tools

By

Stefan Dasic

12d ago· 7 min readenNews

Summary

Attackers are targeting retro gaming fans on GitHub by disguising Windows malware as homebrew tools and plugins for consoles like the PlayStation Vita. The article examines a fake project called EQVita that pretends to be a free audio tool but actually runs malware on users' computers. The technique works across any retro platform with an active modding scene, exploiting the trust within homebrew communities.

Source

bskyFake GitHub projects target retro gaming fans with malware disguised as homebrew toolsmalwarebytes.com

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Retro gaming fans should be careful with GitHub projects that claim to be tools or plugins for their consoles.
Attackers can disguise ordinary computer malware as homebrew software, and the technique works against any retro platform with an active modding scene, not just one console.
The project, called EQVita, looks like a normal homebrew plugin. It has a polished README, a download button, screenshots, and a professional appearance.
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Retro gaming fans should be careful with GitHub projects that claim to be tools or plugins for their consoles. We looked at one example aimed at PlayStation Vita owners.

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