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Pirated copies of 'the odyssey' spread crypto-stealing malware
Fake downloads of the newly released movie 'The Odyssey' are being used to distribute Lumma Stealer malware, which targets crypto wallets, passwords, and browser sessions. Bitdefender researchers identified malicious Windows executables disguised as high-quality pirated movie files.
Published 2026-08-17 12:31 UTCUpdated 2026-08-17 16:34 UTC
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Overview
Fake downloads of the newly released movie 'The Odyssey' are being used to distribute Lumma Stealer malware, which targets crypto wallets, passwords, and browser sessions. Bitdefender researchers identified malicious Windows executables disguised as high-quality pirated movie files.
Score total
1.36
Momentum 24h
3
Posts
3
Origins
2
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
33%
Why now
- The new movie 'The Odyssey' has just been released, increasing the risk of fake downloads spreading malware.
- Bitdefender's recent detection signals active campaigns targeting crypto users now.
- Timely awareness can help prevent crypto wallet theft from infected devices.
Why it matters
- Highlights ongoing risks of malware targeting crypto wallets via popular pirated content.
- Demonstrates how cybercriminals exploit media piracy to compromise crypto asset security.
- Alerts crypto users to exercise caution when downloading unofficial movie files.
Continuity snapshot
- Trend status: insufficient_history.
- Continuity stage: emerging_confirmed.
- Current status: open.
- 3 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
All evidence
All evidence
Decrypt - pirated copies of 'The Odyssey' hiding crypto-stealing malware
decrypt.co · decrypt.co · 2026-08-17 12:31 UTC
The Odyssey pirated downloads target crypto wallets
Crypto.News · crypto.news · 2026-08-17 16:34 UTC
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