Pirated Copies of "The Odyssey" Found Carrying Cryptocurrency-Stealing Malware
2026-08-17 12:45
Odaily Planet Daily News: Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender stated that just days after the release of the film "The Odyssey," pirated files disguised as HD WEBRip and Blu-ray resources have begun circulating. In reality, these are executable files that infect Windows devices upon execution and carry the information-stealing malware Lumma Stealer. Attackers disguise the files using icons similar to VLC Media Player or video files.
Lumma Stealer can steal browser passwords, payment information, autofill data, remote desktop credentials, and cryptocurrency wallets. It also obtains authentication cookies, which means accounts protected by multi-factor authentication could also be hijacked. Bitdefender stated that its products have blocked related downloads and flagged the command-and-control domains associated with this operation. The campaign is highly similar to the 2025 activity that spread the same malware disguised as files for "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning." (Decrypt)
Lumma Stealer can steal browser passwords, payment information, autofill data, remote desktop credentials, and cryptocurrency wallets. It also obtains authentication cookies, which means accounts protected by multi-factor authentication could also be hijacked. Bitdefender stated that its products have blocked related downloads and flagged the command-and-control domains associated with this operation. The campaign is highly similar to the 2025 activity that spread the same malware disguised as files for "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning." (Decrypt)
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