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JDownloader site hacked to replace installers with Python RAT malware

UnknownMay 9, 2026(about 8 hours ago)

The JDownloader website was hacked to distribute malicious Windows and Linux installers containing a Python-based remote access trojan.

The website for the popular JDownloader download manager was compromised earlier this week to distribute malicious Windows and Linux installers, with the Windows payload found deploying a Python-based remote access trojan. [...]

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