Beware of Malware-Infected Super Mario Games
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Decrypt
A fan-made Super Mario game, Super Mario 3: Mario Forever, has been found to contain malware that can steal users' data and secretly install crypto mining software. The game's installer also installs XMR Miner, which runs a Monero cryptocurrency miner in the background, and Umbral Stealer, which can steal passwords, private information, webcam images, and crypto wallet information. The game has been downloaded nearly 17 million times from the Softendo website alone, and has been the subject of past investigations revealing malware and trojan horses.