Hackers Hide New Argamal Malware Inside Working Hentai Games
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has discovered a new campaign delivering malware to people downloading adult video games. Detected in April 2026, Kaspersky’s investigation suggests that this malware is named Argamal, and it is hidden inside hentai game installers. Argamal is a remote access Trojan (RAT) that allows hackers to remotely control a person’s computer.
Researchers note that Normal internet scams usually give you a broken file that will not open. These infected downloads actually include fully working games built on common systems like RenPy or RPG Maker. The game runs exactly as you want it to, so you never realise your machine is under someone’s control.
How the Attack Works
These malicious files are distributed via different platforms such as adult game sites, file-sharing platforms like PixelDrain, and torrent trackers such as AniRena. The game archive, when downloaded, launches a rigged version of a standard library file called FFmpeg...
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