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Malicious Blender model files deliver StealC infostealing malware

A Russian-linked campaign delivers the StealC V2 information stealer malware through malicious Blender files uploaded to 3D model marketplaces like CGTrader. Blender is a powerful open-source 3D creation suite that can execute Python scripts for automation, custom user interface panels, add-ons, rendering processes, rigging tools, and pipeline integration. If the Auto Run feature is enabled, when a user opens a character rig, a Python script can automatically load the facial controls and custom UI panels with the required buttons and sliders. Despite the potential for abuse, users often activate the Auto Run option for convenience. Researchers at cybersecurity company Morphisec observed attacks using malicious .blend files with embedded Python code that fetches a malware loader from a…

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Nov 24, 2025
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