The Astaroth banking trojan has been detected exploiting GitHub for cryptocurrency credential theft, according to McAfee’s Threat Research team. This campaign impacts crypto users heavily, especially those with Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings, as detailed by McAfee’s security analysts. cybersecurity researchers, Harshil Patel and Prabudh Chakravorty, discovered the Astaroth scheme, working with GitHub to dismantle malicious repositories involved in this operation. This action highlights the importance of collaboration in combating such threats. This incident underscores a growing trend of abusing legitimate services for covert operations. 🛡️ 🚨 The immediate impact on users is potential theft of cryptocurrency and banking credentials, particularly for platforms like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Financial losses could occur if personal details are exploited. Experts emphasize the urgent need to enhance cybersecurity protocols. This attack highlights the vulnerabilities inherent in digital asset management. Past incidents involving groups such as PINEAPPLE, who used Google Cloud for malicious activities, highlight this trend. 🔍 The increasing sophistication of cyber threats demands evolving security measures and tighter regulations across platforms. For more insights into techniques used by attackers, refer to MITRE’s article on Clipboard data, which provides further context.