🚨Malware Disguised as South Park Episode Hits Torrents
A new malware disguised as a South Park episode is spreading
TL;DR
A new malware, disguised as a South Park episode, is spreading via torrents. The file contains a payload that steals sensitive data and uses YouTube and GitHub for command and control. Developers and security teams need to be vigilant.
A new malware, disguised as a South Park episode, is spreading via torrents. The file, named 'South Park S29E03 1080p WEB H264-MeGusta.exe', is a real PE, x64 GUI that contains junk data and a hidden payload. This malware poses a significant threat to users downloading content from public trackers. Developers and security teams need to be vigilant and update their systems to blocklist certain file types and demote trackers that serve the malware. The malware was built on October 6 and torrented on October 8, 2026.
Key Points
The file was named 'South Park S29E03 1080p WEB H264-MeGusta.exe' and contained 2,392 seeders.
The actual program was 118 KB, with 886 MB of junk data glued onto the end.
The malware was built on October 6, 2026, and torrented on October 8, 2026.
The payload was decrypted using Python and was a second PE, 929 KB, MSVC, C++20, zlib bundled.
The malware used AES-128-CTR with per-string keys and stole strings including browsers, passwords, cookies, and remote access credentials.
Why It Matters
If you're downloading content from public trackers, this malware poses a significant threat. The file, disguised as a South Park episode, contains a hidden payload that steals sensitive data and uses YouTube and GitHub for command and control. Developers and security teams need to update their systems to blocklist certain file types and demote trackers that serve the malware.
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