JDownloader site hacked to replace installers with Python RAT malware
BleepingComputerMay 9, 2026
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The JDownloader website was recently hacked, leading to the distribution of compromised installers for both Windows and Linux users. The Windows version specifically contained a Python-based remote access trojan (RAT), posing significant security risks to those who downloaded it.