Automated analysis reports from platforms like Joe Sandbox highlight several red flags:
: The name "AuthMe" is also used by a popular legitimate Minecraft authentication plugin, which attackers exploit to trick users into downloading the malicious .exe version. Indicators of Compromise (IoC)
: Upon execution, it may hide its console window, download additional malicious components (e.g., installer.exe ), and attempt to exfiltrate sensitive data like login tokens or run a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) .
: If you have downloaded this file, do not open it .
: If you have already run the file, immediately use a reputable antivirus tool. You can also upload the file to VirusTotal to see multi-engine detection results. Awesome Tauri Apps, Plugins and Resources - GitHub
: Often distributed as a fake "authenticator" or tool for Minecraft servers, this executable is frequently flagged as a malware downloader or Discord token stealer .
: Legitimate 2FA apps like Authme (Tauri version) are typically open-source and hosted on reputable platforms like GitHub; they do not usually come as standalone numbered executables like authme(10).exe .
: Monitoring of clipboard or browser data to capture passwords and 2FA codes. Recommended Actions