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Gemmie12
New Spectator
8 months ago

PSA: POTENTIAL MALWARE WARNING

In the past few weeks, there have been a couple mod uploads that have contained malicious code inside the script files that download a hidden program onto simmers computer without their knowledge. We do not know if there will be more of this in the future, so it is important to be aware of what you are downloading and as a precaution, run a virus/malware scan on your computer.

MODS IN QUESTION THAT MUST BE REMOVED IF ADDED:
Cult Mod v.2(Not from pimpmysims, but from the malicious uploader posing as them)
Social Events-Unlimited Time(MySims4)
Any mod from MSQSIMS on or after February 5th(Account Compromised)
Mouth Preset N16 from PlayersWonderland(Account Compromised)

Until this situation has been resolved, please be mindful that any mod may pose a risk and only download from known trusted sources.

UPDATE: If you downloaded the second mod through the curseforge app, there's a program that'll help remove it here.

UPDATE 2: added another affected mod courtesy of the TSR team

UPDATE 3: TwistedMexi has released a new script mod that deals with any mods that may be potentially harmful in light of this ongoing development here.
  • cb2342z's avatar
    cb2342z
    New Spectator
    I had none of these mods, but am still on edge.

    At the time news of this broke, I had long gotten rid of most of my Curseforge mods, but still had them from TwistedMexi (which I may have had the versions direct from his site instead), SportySims, and LittleMsSam.

    Out of curiosity, mods downloaded from the creators' websites, Patreon, and Itch.io should be fine, correct?

    I checked my user folder for Internet Explorer, and the only thing I found was an empty folder entitled "Low", dated the day I set up my PC in 2021
  • Caerfinon's avatar
    Caerfinon
    Seasoned Veteran
    "LeucosiaX;c-18350527" wrote:
    Please let me know how twisted mexi malware software is, if anyone has tried it.


    @LeucosiaX I have it installed. No conflicts or errors. A reliable creator.

  • Just wanted to add a note here that the pinned topic at AHQ is subscribable. I'm adding a post when I update the affected-mods list or other information on the main post so that subscribers can be notified and see exactly what's new. There was a new post first thing this morning (pre-coffee, so I hope there aren't too many typos!).

    The list: Malicious Script Mods: https://answers.ea.com/t5/Mod-CC-Issues/CURRENT-ISSUE-Malicous-Script-Mods/td-p/13469910

    How to subscribe to an AHQ topic: https://www.tumblr.com/luthsthings/729253650210455552/how-to-subscribe-to-a-thread-at-ea-answers-ahq

  • leucosiax's avatar
    leucosiax
    Seasoned Hotshot
    https://youtu.be/Sl73akYLIqU?si=JIjAXPDeKYvdu5DB

    I just saw a video on this. I dont have any of these mods, but removed any mods that had those creators just in case. Please let me know how twisted mexi malware software is, if anyone has tried it.
  • As more information becomes available, I'll be updating the OP post in order to keep those here up to speed.
  • Information on MSQSims Social Events-Unlimited Time Mod, It is safe for Download on their TSR account. See the full story below.

    https://snootysims.com/wiki/sims-4/social-events-unlimited-time/
  • leucosiax's avatar
    leucosiax
    Seasoned Hotshot
    thanks for letting me know @Caerfinon I will try it this weekend.
  • leucosiax's avatar
    leucosiax
    Seasoned Hotshot
    update for this mod:
    https://www.patreon.com/posts/modguard-mod-v1-98126153?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_campaign=patron_engagement&utm_source=post_link

    I think this version keeps crashing my computer
  • leucosiax's avatar
    leucosiax
    Seasoned Hotshot
    https://www.patreon.com/posts/modguard-mod-v1-98126153?utm_medium=post_notification_email&utm_campaign=patron_engagement&utm_source=post_link
    this update fixed the crash on mac

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