Malware in Disguise: How GitHub Became a Dropper’s Playground

A seemingly innocent GitHub repository promising tools like “Free VPN for PC” or “Minecraft Skin” turned out to be a cleverly disguised trap. Behind these names, a stealthy dropper was hiding Lumma Stealer, a powerful info-stealing malware that slips past detection by injecting itself into memory using layers of encryption and obfuscation. It mimics trusted processes, hides in plain sight, and silently harvests sensitive data, all while appearing harmless. This attack highlights how threat actors are abusing popular platforms like GitHub to trick users and spread sophisticated malware with ease.