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GPUGate Malware Targets IT Firms via Google Ads and Fake GitHub Commits

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A sophisticated malware campaign, dubbed GPUGate, targets IT and software development companies in Western Europe. The campaign uses Google Ads and fake GitHub commits to deliver malware. The initial infection vector involves malicious links in search results that lead to a lookalike GitHub domain. The malware employs a GPU-gated decryption routine to evade detection and includes multiple stages of execution to facilitate information theft and deliver secondary payloads. The campaign has been active since at least December 2024 and is attributed to threat actors with Russian language proficiency. The malware's complexity and use of legitimate-looking infrastructure pose significant challenges for detection and mitigation.

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  1. 08.09.2025 18:02 📰 1 articles

    GPUGate Malware Campaign Targets IT Firms in Western Europe

    Since at least December 2024, a sophisticated malware campaign known as GPUGate has been targeting IT and software development companies in Western Europe. The campaign uses Google Ads and fake GitHub commits to deliver malware. The initial infection vector involves malicious links in search results that lead to a lookalike GitHub domain. The malware employs a GPU-gated decryption routine to evade detection and includes multiple stages of execution to facilitate information theft and deliver secondary payloads.

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