2023-06-27 10:40:02
News JVTech This hacked version of the Mario Forever game does earn coins, but it’s not what you think
Published on 06/27/2023 at 12:40
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Do you have a nostalgic desire to replay Super Mario 3: Mario Forever? Mistrust ! A PC version of this game, originally released in 2003, is currently circulating on the Web. It contains malware that can harm your computer.
Super Mario 3: Mario Forever is a clone of the Super Mario 3 game, one of the classics of the NES. Developed by Buziol Games studio, it was originally released in 2003 on Windows, a platform on which Nintendo games are rather rare. This undoubtedly contributed to the popularity of the title, which was downloaded millions of times since it was made available.
Over the years, the developers behind this unofficial remaster have continued to improve their game., fixing bugs and improving graphics. Still today, Super Mario 3: Mario Forever is a popular title among the plumber community.
Unfortunately, the popularity of the game leads, as often, to certain abuses. This is how security experts recently discovered that one of the versions of Mario Forever circulating on the Internet is infected with malware called Monerowhich turns the computer into a cryptocurrency miner.
Beware of copies circulating on the forums
The security experts who highlighted this threat have not yet determined its exact origin.. However, it is a fact, infected versions of Mario Forever circulate in particular on forums online dedicated to gaming. The installation file sets up the game on the player’s computer, as promised. But it does not happen alone: two malwares install at the same time. Monero, therefore, turns the computer into a crypto mining solutionwhich uses PC power to perform calculations and make money for the hackers behind the scam.
The second malicious program, Umbral Stealer, is responsible for stealing sensitive data on the computer where it is installed : passwords, cookies, cryptocurrency wallets and other identifying information then become vulnerable.
An attack that targets the computer in depth
Security experts point out that Umbral Stealer is able to fly under the radar of Windows Defender by disabling the program itself, if tamper protection is not enabled. Otherwise, its process is automatically added to Defender’s exclusion list, which makes it go unnoticed.
In addition, the software is also able to edit Windows hosts file to alter communication with other popular antiviruses. This makes it difficult to detect and allows it to operate without risk of detection.
In summary, If you have recently downloaded any version of Super Mario 3: Mario Forever, it is highly recommended that you scan for possible malware installed on your computer. In the event of detecting malware, changing passwords on all sensitive sites, including banking sites, messaging services and services related to crypto-currencies, is highly recommended. In general, avoid downloading games and software from unknown sites, which includes forums : bad surprises tend to hide there very often…
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