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SimsFileShare Malicious Mods Warning
Updated: April 18th, 2025Posted: April 18th, 2025
Overview
🚨 SimsFileShare Malicious Mod Warning
Several SimsFileShare (SFS) accounts have been hacked and Mods as well as CC from several creators have been have been replaced by a zip containing the same “install.exe”, or a similarly named “install.bat” file.
This is almost certainly malicious. Do not download these files. Do not unzip these files. Do not click or run these files. Do not allow these files to remain on your computer.
At this time, I recommend avoiding all links to SimsFileShare until this situation has been resolved!
Currently confirmed affected accounts are:
Simandy
TheNinthWaveSims (has mods and CC that span across all four mainline Sims games, so this is no longer just a risk for TS4 players)
pixelunivairse
SimsFileShare as well as the above mentioned creators are aware of the situation and are trying to recover accounts and repair affected links, but it is unclear how many files have been affected.
Note that unlike previous malware coming from Sims mods, this one does not rely on you running the game with a script file installed, so ModGuard will not help stop any infection. However, if you have unzipped these exe files into your Mods folder, get rid of them anyway! And if you don’t have Modguard installed, go get it anyway: https://www.patreon.com/posts/98126153
If you have already downloaded any CC from Simandy’s or TheNinthWaveSims’ SFS accounts in the past 24 hours, DELETE THEM immediately, and RUN A VIRUS SCAN on your computer. We will update with more info as it becomes available.
Stay vigilant, be on the lookout for similar hacks on SFS or other platforms, as these malware outbreaks historically have not been isolated to one creator. Remember to never click dodgy files.
ℹ️ How to Prevent
Unfortunately, the only 100% way to prevent this from happening is by not downloading anything at all until further notice. However, if you choose to risk it, you should at least:
Download and install ModGuard by TwistedMexi.
Only download mods from modders you trust. Although, if anyone else gets hacked, it won’t do much good.
Try to download only from the creator’s own website or Patreon where they’re more likely to have Two-Factor Authentication enabled.
If the modder didn’t announce the update, but usually does on one of their platforms, avoid it until they do.
Avoid downloading from new modders that popped up out of nowhere.
Do NOT download Mod/CC folders (aka CC Dumps) from ANYONE. You should be following this guideline even without the malware risk. The reason for this is that you don’t know what mods are included in them and by the time you download it, the mods are likely outdated/broken. So, always download from the creators themselves so you know exactly what you’re putting into your game.
ℹ️ Recommended Action
If you have installed any of the mods listed above, I HIGHLEY recommend the you do the following actions.
If you are affected
If you had one of these files, assume that any sensitive data on your PC may be compromised and take the steps below:
Run a Virus scan on your PC. This must be done FIRST.
Uninstall Discord and any crypto wallet programs.
Change ALL of your passwords.
Add two-factor authentication when available.
If you had saved credit card or similar information to a web browser, remove it and find out from your financial institution (or other relevant site) what action to take next.
Once you are sure the malware is gone, you may re-install Discord and any crypto wallet programs from a fresh download to clear out any remnants of the malware.
Learn more about keeping your data secure in the future: Read Me.
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