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Bug Malware in Unity Hub 3.1.0 (WITH-LOVE-FROM-AMERICA.txt)

Discussion in 'Unity Hub' started by FamishedMammal, Mar 16, 2022.

  1. FamishedMammal

    FamishedMammal

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    I upgraded Unity Hub to v 3.1.0, and a text file appeared on my desktop called "WITH-LOVE-FROM-AMERICA.txt". I am certain this came from Unity Hub, because others were complaining in:
    - this reddit thread
    - this forum thread
    - this forum thread.

    [EDIT] Upon researching, it seems this is 'hacktivism' intended to show vulnerabilities. Looks like there is more information in this Github Repo.
     
    Last edited: Mar 16, 2022
    FamishedMammal, Mar 16, 2022
    #1
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  2. xxsemb

    xxsemb

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    ditto
     
    xxsemb, Mar 16, 2022
    #2

  3. MoonProdct

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    Almost clicking update button, dude thx
     
    MoonProdct, Mar 16, 2022
    #3

  4. khrysller

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    Just installed and this comes to my desktop.
     
    khrysller, Mar 17, 2022
    #4

  5. SpockBauru

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    Just updated and the file showed on my desktop. C'mon guys, I almost wiped all my pc because of it!
     
    SpockBauru, Mar 17, 2022
    #5

  6. jjejj87

    jjejj87

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    Today is my shipping day and this happens...I almost formatted my pc.

    Seriously

    WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I removed the file and doing a full system scan.

    Unbelievable. No official comment from Unity?
     
    jjejj87, Mar 17, 2022
    #6
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  7. vriog

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    I got this too, bad job Unity.
     
    vriog, Mar 17, 2022
    #7
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  8. tonycoculuzzi

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    I also go it. Not particularly happy about this.
     
    tonycoculuzzi, Mar 17, 2022
    #8

  9. hopelesscate

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    Same. Now have problems with work PC. Thanks, Unity Tech...
     
    hopelesscate, Mar 17, 2022
    #9
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  10. Mauri

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    Mauri, Mar 17, 2022
    #10

  11. leoholdiman7

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    If you live in Russia, it overwrites your hard drive with a heart emoji.
     
    leoholdiman7, Mar 18, 2022
    #11

  12. LeonhardP

    LeonhardP

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    LeonhardP, Mar 18, 2022
    #12

  13. NewtSoup

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    I got this in June 2023. I use multiple desktops and it appeared on one I don't usually use because there's nothing on it. Glad to know it's not malicious.
     
    NewtSoup, Jun 10, 2023
    #13