The Odyssey and Trojans again: MovieReaper attacks users in multiple countries through compromised torrents

Kaspersky SecurelistSeptember 17, 2026Threat Intel

Kaspersky experts have discovered a new MovieReaper campaign. The multi-stage Trojan spreads through movie torrents, such as The Odyssey, and uses the Solana blockchain to hide its C2 infrastructure.

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ConceptCommand and control · C2The servers attackers use to send instructions to their malware and receive stolen data.

The Odyssey and Trojans again: MovieReaper attacks users in multiple countries through compromised torrents

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