In a heartwarming tale of unexpected synergies, the newly dubbed threat actor, Water Curse, has decided to spice things up on GitHub. Traditionally a platform for code sharing and collaboration, GitHub has unwittingly become the latest venue for multi-stage malware extravaganzas. Move over, open-source projects; here come open-source pandemoniums!

Using a robust network of 76 GitHub accounts, Water Curse has ninja-ed its way into the hearts and hard drives of many, with malware that promises not only the horrifying potential of data exfiltration but also the ever-popular features of remote access and long-term pestering. It’s like having an uninvited house guest who decides to raid your fridge, snoop through your browsing history, and settle in for the long haul.

Some might call this a cyber threat, but Water Curse just sees it as a creative reimagining of virtual hospitality. Trend Micro researchers, meanwhile, are doing their absolute best to return GitHub to its intended use—an online playground for code, not a cybercriminal’s smorgasbord. But let’s face it: when life gives you lemons, some hackers apparently make multi-stage malware campaigns. Cheers to digital disruption!