Twitch malware spends users money

[Tech_Dreamer]

 

Malicious software spread via chat forums on the video games streaming site Twitch can spend users' money without authorisation, it has emerged.

 

 

 

The Finnish security firm F-secure said clicking the link also enabled infiltrators to wipe accounts on the gaming shop, Steam.

 

 

The vulnerability originates from an automated account which, according to F-Secure, "bombards channels and invites viewers to participate in a weekly raffle for a chance to win things such as 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' items".

 

 

 

If viewers take the bait, they are invited to fill in their name and email address which then allows the malicious software to gain control, allowing it to:

• Take screenshots
• Add new friends in Steam (a gaming shop and community commonly linked to Twitch accounts)
• Accept pending friend requests in Steam
• Initiate trading with new friends in Steam
• Buy items, if user has money
• Send a trade offer
• Accept pending trade transactions

 

EG: Malware lure screenshot (below image),

 

 

 

"remind our community about not clicking on links from unknown sources just like they wouldn't on other social media sites".

"Please note that we give all broadcasters the option to disable links in their chat which can easily prevent this.

                              

                           -Twitch (via BBC)

 

Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-29177284

 

Quite Expected...Leave your thoughts down below...

[Jamdude]

Repost.

 

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[Tech_Dreamer]

Repost.

 

Please search Google using "site:linustechtips.com" and your search query after that before posting a topic to see if it has been posted already.

yeah i did, but apparently title mismatched so no result came through for me, don't worry removed.. thanks for notifying....

[Jamdude]

yeah i did, but apparently title mismatched so no result came through for me, don't worry removed.. thanks for notifying....

I just typed "Twitch Malware" and the results were listed first on the page.