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Hackers Hijack Blender 3D Assets to Deploy StealC V2 Data-Stealing Malware

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Actively Exploited

Summary

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a campaign that exploits Blender Foundation files to distribute StealC V2, a data-stealing malware. This operation has been ongoing for at least six months, posing significant risks to users who download infected .blend files from platforms like CGTrader.

Impact

Blender Foundation files, .blend files, CGTrader platform

In the Wild

Yes

Timeline

Ongoing since at least six months

Remediation

Users should avoid downloading .blend files from untrusted sources and ensure their cybersecurity measures are up to date.