Security firm Bitdefender discovered that fake pirated downloads of « The Odyssey » are circulating within days of the blockbuster’s release, loaded with Lumma Stealer malware. The malicious files are disguised as high-definition WEBRip and Blu-ray rips but are actually Windows executables that steal passwords, browser cookies, and cryptocurrency wallets. The malware can bypass multi-factor authentication by stealing authentication cookies, and attackers use VLC-style icons to disguise the executable files. This campaign mirrors a similar operation in 2025 that hid the same malware inside fake « Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning » files, illustrating a broader trend of wallet-draining code hidden inside desirable content.
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