**Not a Kids' Game: The Dangers of Compromising Your Company through Roblox Mods**

As a parent, it's natural to want to protect your children from harm online. But what happens when their innocent search for a game mod turns into a full-blown cybersecurity threat? A recent analysis revealed that gamers have become one of the largest and most reliable infection pools for infostealer malware, compromising companies and putting identities at risk.

**The Rise of Infostealers in Gaming Communities**

Gone are the days when gaming was just about having fun. Today, it's a breeding ground for cyber threats. According to threat intelligence research, over 40% of infostealer infections originate from gaming-related files, including cheats, mods, cracked games, and "performance boosters." This is because gamers are often vulnerable to psychological manipulation, trusting Discord links and GitHub repos without hesitation.

**The Modern Roblox Mod Infection Flow**

A typical Roblox infostealer infection looks like this:

1. A child searches for a mod online and clicks on a link. 2. The "mod" executes an infostealer malware, such as Lumma or Vidar. 3. No exploit or vulnerability is required; just a simple psychological mechanism that exploits the user's trust.

**Infostealers Targeting Company Data**

When employees download infected files on any device, infostealers harvest corporate SSO (Single Sign-On) credentials, VPN tokens, and session cookies. This puts companies at risk of data breaches, with identities being stolen and sold on cybercrime marketplaces.

**The Underground Market for Stealer Logs**

Infostealers have turned identity into the primary attack surface. On cybercrime marketplaces, threat actors can purchase infostealer logs, tutorials, and even fully managed "Stealer-as-a-Service" offerings. The screenshot above shows an ad offering access to Exodus stealer for a monthly cost of $500 USD.

**The Logs Structure**

Typical logs include:

* IP addresses * Domains * Credit cards * SSO credentials * Cookies * Tokens * Passwords

This is not just a "kid problem"; it's an identity problem. Infostealers have replaced exploits as the dominant initial access vector, compromising companies and putting identities at risk.

**Conclusion**

As a parent or business owner, it's essential to understand the risks associated with gaming-related malware. Don't underestimate the power of infostealers; they can compromise your company through innocent-looking game mods. Stay vigilant, educate yourself, and protect your family's online safety.

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