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SmartLoader trojanized Oura MCP Server delivery of StealC

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The SmartLoader operation is now distributing a trojanized Oura MCP Server to drop StealC, creating a supply-chain path to steal developer secrets. The rogue package is built to look credible through fake GitHub forks and contributors, then pushed into MCP Market. Once opened as a ZIP archive, it runs an obfuscated Lua script that loads the malware chain. The result is theft of credentials, browser passwords, and cryptocurrency wallet data, with possible follow-on intrusion from exposed developer access.

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  1. 17.02.2026 14:42 2 articles · 3mo ago

    SmartLoader campaign uses a trojanized Oura MCP Server

    Initial Disclosure

    SmartLoader is used in a campaign that clones a legitimate Oura MCP Server associated with Oura Health, builds credibility with fake GitHub forks and contributors, and submits a rogue repository to MCP Market so developers searching for the server can download a malicious ZIP archive. When launched, the archive runs an obfuscated Lua script that drops SmartLoader and then deploys StealC, enabling theft of credentials, browser passwords, and cryptocurrency wallet data from developer systems.

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