Hackers Use GitHub Repositories to Host Amadey Malware and Data Stealers, Bypassing Filters

Threat actors are leveraging public GitHub repositories to host malicious payloads and distribute them via Amadey as part of a campaign observed in April 2025. "The MaaS malware-as-a-service operators used fake GitHub accounts to host payloads, tools, and Amadey plug-ins, likely as an attempt to...

MaaS operation using Emmenhtal and Amadey linked to threats against Ukrainian entities

In April 2025 Cisco Talos identified a Malware-as-a-Service MaaS operation that utilized Amadey to deliver payloads. The MaaS operators used fake GitHub accounts to host payloads, tools and Amadey plug-ins, likely as an attempt to bypass web filtering and for ease of use. Several operator tactics...

Emmenhtal Loader Uses Scripts to Deliver Lumma and Other Malware

Emmenhtal Loader uses LOLBAS techniques, deploying malware like Lumma and Amadey through legitimate Windows tools. Its infection chain…...