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⚠️ ADVISORY: Malicious Mods, Identity Theft, Malware, and You ⚠️

Hey, all! Not sure how many people will see this, but if you do, please reblog. This is a 'little' post regarding a potentially big problem affecting the Sims 4 community. If you download mods/CC at all (and yes I know CC is a type of mod), this applies to you.

TL;DR: For the sake of your personal info, identity, bank account, et cetera, please STOP downloading any mods/CC for the time being. Especially from the following sites: CurseForge, ModTheSims, The Sims Resource. It doesn't matter if you know the creator or not. Give it at least a week while we all figure out what's going on. If you must, I would recommend only downloading directly from a creator's Patreon (assuming they have one).

Other people have written at length about the mods in question, so I'll just share their posts below.

What's going on?

From the Sims 4 After Dark Discord server (a server you should join if you're not in it already):

⚠️If you downloaded any mod listed in the above post and played the game with them installed, this is the cleaner program Kuttoe (creator of the Home Regions and Townie Demographics mods) mentioned in their post: GitHub - overwolf/sims4-social-events-cleaner: Source files and exe release for a tool to clean up your machine if you have downloaded the "Social Events - Unlimited Time" Sims 4 mod ⚠️

Got confirmation from Kuttoe that as long as you didn't boot up the game with the malicious mods installed (or deleted them completely from your computer before playing the game), you *should* be fine. Still, I recommend that anyone who thinks they might have downloaded any of them run the cleaner program.

Here's an explanation from @anadius2 (reposted by Kuttoe) in the Sims 4 After Dark server (not providing a link to prevent brigading or spam, but you can DM me and I'll give you the link) about what the malware will do to your computer:

And a little dive into the back-end coding stuff for the more tech-savvy Simmers out there:

So, to recap:

Fake mods were uploaded to Curseforge, ModTheSims, and The Sims Resource

@msqsimsofficial had their account compromised on 2 of those sites (they are a victim of hacking, so do not send them hate!)

If downloaded, these malicious mods have the ability to steal very sensitive info (your passwords, credit card info if saved somewhere in your browser, data)

As of right now, antivirus software may not be able to detect the malware

Mac and Linux users seem to be safe; Windows users are the ones that could be affected

Why is this happening?

Unsure. Lots of theories are being made by people far more knowledgeable than me, but from the looks of things, could be crypto bullshit and/or an attempt to steal your data and sell it. This is very, very serious, and could wreck your life if said data/personal info falls into the wrong hands.

Identity Theft: What It Is, How to Prevent It, Warning Signs and Tips - NerdWallet

It's always a good idea to change passwords every couple of months or so, but if you think you've been affected, you also need to change your passwords for things like online banking, email and social media accounts, healthcare sites AFTER running the cleaner.

What now?

I want to talk about how we approach modding our games and downloading files in general.

Please STOP downloading mod file folders from people who did not create the specific mods. Period. This includes Sim dumps, building/lots with CC, mod folders promoted on YouTube, etc. This does not mean that anyone sharing them is doing so maliciously. In fact, I appreciate the amount of effort people put into compiling these resources! But unless you're super careful (and super knowledgeable), you run the risk of downloading malware like this on your computer. Make no mistake, the malicious files in question look like run-of-the-mill, everyday mods. Two of them were even posted from a trustworthy creator's actual account! The only way to know what they actually do is to peek into the code, and idk about you, but I don't know Python. So even after this issue is resolved, you really should only download files from the creators themselves.

But what about CC shopping?

Here's how I like to approach it: I stick to lookbooks and combing through the Patreons/accounts of creators who make items I like. If I see a Sim dump with CC that I'm interested, I try to reach out to the poster and ask where they got specific CC. If I can't do that, I see if it was shared via Drive, look at the individual files themselves, then head to the original CC creator's official download page and get it from the source.

That's all I have for you! Stay safe, and happy Simming! 🫶🏾

As I promised, here's the 3rd 4t2 hair dump! I really really wanted all of these in my game, they're gorgeous! 🐌

Casey curls by @sleepingsims (11,857 polys, 4 colors binned, tool-tipped, animated, AF-CF);

Brittany by @aharris00britney (5,395 polys, 4 colors binned, tool-tipped, animated, AF-TF);

Viv by @sleepingsims (10,103 polys, 4 colors binned, tool-tipped, animated, AF-CF);

Rebecca by @aharris00britney (4,241 polys, 4 colors binned, tool-tipped, animated, AF-TF);

Misa v1 by @aharris00britney (13,786 polys, 4 colors binned, tool-tipped, animated, AF-CF);

Caitlyn by @aharris00britney (4,449 polys, 4 colors binned, tool-tipped, animated, AF-TF);

Enjoy, have fun and let me know if you have any issues! ♥ Some shadows appear darker in the previews 'cause of Reshade!

download (sfs) // alt download (mediafire)

it's been ages since i made buy mode stuff... so back on the monique'd computers train we go 😎 here are six new pc's for ts2, originally from @lumenniveus's gamergigs collection for ts4! all of course function as monique's hacked computers, and have 2 recolourable subsets 🥰

close-up previews are below the cut, and a collection file is included for ease of browsing - plus a readme. everything is incredibly low-poly, which ik we all love! if anyone has any computers they'd like monique'd, hit me up.

DOWNLOAD: SFS | MF 🍎

credits of course go to @lumenniveus for this incredibly awesome set! i can never say no to more monique's hacked computers, and credits for those naturally go to monique herself 🥰

ITEMS INCLUDED

Artist's Setup AR1-3L - $1800, 837 polys Creative Display S1MTiQ - $880, 984 polys Crystallized AERO - $8400, 886 polys MAC Mini - $2800, 649 polys Mini PC AUR0R-4 - $1100. 574 polys Tower PC D4NT3 - $6400, 1182 polys

COLLECTION ICON

THINGS TO NOTE

All of the PC's are animated... or I at least tried to make them animated around the mouse area. LMK if that didn't really work!

These are compatible with screen replacements, as shown below:

if there are any issues that you find with this set, please don't be afraid to let me know! happy simming, and when you download this, do keep in mind,

Love, ~ Ky 🥰

[ @4t2ccdatabase ]

Plain, but Plain: 4t2 Wallpaper Conversion Recolors

With all my colorful recolors of Plain, but Pretty from TS4, I needed something a bit more neutral to complete my set (for now!). So, here are 6 simple shades!

Colorways from darkest to lightest, as seen in the gif*, are: lachrymose, pessimistic partition, bleak brutalist, dejected drab slab, woebegone off white, and wretched white.

Download: sfs | mts (tbd)

Just one .package file for this set since there are only six walls! Download and toss this in your downloads folder. All colors can be found in the "paint" category.

Let me know if there are any issues, enjoy~!

*Looking for my in-game items? All cc should be linked and credited below!

4t2 Tiny Living Conversions by Michelle at mts 4t2 Book Nook Conversions by Ladysimplayer8 at mts Gremmie's Vintage Rugs by @kestrelteens here Wall painting by @littlelittlesimmies' mesh and @thimblesims' flower market Flower Frame Square, Calf Cowboy shoes, and Peace Pillow converted by @neosimi here, here, and here!

my fav screenshots from recently tbh 😭

Maxis Brownstone Townhomes

Unit 1 - 3br | 3ba | 2 balconies + roof Unit 2&3 - 3br | 2.5ba | 1 balcony + roof Landlord/Community space included.

Unfurnished; Fixtures only | Priced $4,963-$5,638 Buy the unit furnished or some exterior decor will be missing.

Includes the apartment-base version & residential version for editing.

optional CC fence found: [here]

Do not reupload my creations.

[download]

new simblr. or... something like that.

hey! i'm hayli (they/she) and it's my umpteenth time joining in on the antics of simblr!

i had an old blog, but i'm pretty sure tumblr shadowbanned me over there, so i decided to start fresh! i don't know if/when i'll start posting just yet, but expect cas content and a worrying number of text posts while i get things sorted out behind the scenes!

please interact with this post (anything helps!) and i'll be sure to check out your blog! i could always use new friends and mutuals :o)

CC COLLECTION #23

1 Front Tie Dress

2 Henley Top

3 Mina Mini Skirt

4 Isla Sweater

5 Holly Skirt

6 Hannah Top

7 Natasha Skirt

8 TM Shirt

9 Halle Skirt

DOWNLOAD (SFS | PATREON)

A little caffeine boost would go a long way in keeping the sims 2 fashion world flowing. Fancy treating me to a cup? Your generosity would be the highlight of my day! 💛💛💛 Buy me a coffee ☕

Credits:

Front Tie Dress made by SMsims

Hana D’orsay Pumps made by by dallasgirl79 (converted to sims 2 by imaginaryboutique)

Henley Top made by Elliesimple

Mina Mini Skirt made by Belaloallure

Hana D’orsay Pumps made by by dallasgirl79 (converted to sims 2 by imaginaryboutique)

Hannah Top made by Powluna

Natasha Skirt made by AxA

Tai Platforms made by Serenity (converted to sims 2 by platinumaspiration)

TM Shirt made by Serenity

Halle Skirt made by Serenity

Isla Sweater made by Sentate

Holly Skirt made by Sentate

Hana D’orsay Pumps made by by dallasgirl79 (converted to sims 2 by imaginaryboutique)

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