Kaspersky uncovers DarkKomet malware campaign targeting Steam users via infected wallpapers
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Key claims
- A malware campaign deployed the DarkKomet backdoor through infected wallpapers to harvest Steam account credentials and hijack sessions.
- Malware is being distributed via infected anime wallpapers in Wallpaper Engine, targeting Steam users.
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- /g/109080858 ↗ live · archive alarmed breaking 4 replies Malware is being distributed via infected anime wallpapers in Wallpaper Engine, targeting Steam users.
- /g/109078199 ↗ live · archive alarmed breaking 24 replies A malware campaign deployed the DarkKomet backdoor through infected wallpapers to harvest Steam account credentials and hijack sessions.
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