Ms.SimmingCawala

A third case of the same malicious script mod has been found in "Cheat Menu" mods cleared by MSQSims but "updated" after Feb. 5, 2024, on her own The Sims Resource page. Do not download any MSQSims mods until this is resolved — other mods may also have been reupdated with malicious files. Please see "What to Do" below for steps to take.

FALLOUT: Updated and cleared mod news will be delayed.

When it returns in full, it will likely require new information.

BACKGROUND

Beginning in mid January 2024, someone began uploading versions of Sims 4 script mods including hidden malicious .exe code. These files appear to be from known or new creators and have been found on three different sites. In one case, a modder's own site was used. All MUST be deleted and a virus scan run.

(Mac users: The .exe included in the malicious mod will not run on a Mac, but you may get an LE.)

Known Cases

Someone claiming to be PimpMySims4 uploaded a mod claiming to be an updated Cult Mod to Mod the Sims.

"Social Events - Unlimited Time" by "MySims4" from Curseforge

MSQSims Cheat Menu mods on her own account at TheSimsResource

What to Do

Delete these files: Social Events.package and Social Events.ts4script.

Delete all recent MSQSims files

Run a virus scan, and see the Curseforge Github fix.

What's Changing

Curseforge will be adding new prevention measures for testing file submissions on their site.

I asked that to myself today and did some fake stills related to the lore with the help of Bing AI! Some of these turned out so good (IMO) that I couldn’t help but imagine how a real movie adaptation of The Sims lore would look like 😭

Over the last several days, Perm Paywalling creators such as Bergdorfverse, Leosims, AggressiveKitty & Cowbuild have done organized & illegal DMCA attacks/takedowns on my content & several other creators. Due to this & Tumblr's lack of knowledge of EA's Custom Content policies, my Tumblr & other's are at high risk of being DELETED.

I recommend all creators that if you have linked to the Vault or any other free sites with the creators listed above, to please REMOVE those links & photos to avoid having a copyright strike on your account. If not, you are also at risk of having your Tumblr PERMANENTLY REMOVED.

You are able to counter strike the UNLAWFUL strikes these creators have done since EA/The Sims OWN all CC created if listed as a .package for download. Therefore, these creators are abusing their lack of DMCA rights to try to prove a point. However, if you do counter strike, you have to provide legal name, address, email, etc. to creators who are known for DOXING. So, I do not recommend countering if you fear your personal information being leaked.

Now, I urge you all to please join a movement that Jake, (@simstwink) has started by making a petition to have EA finally enforce the rules & policies they made LAST YEAR. We wish to put an end to these toxic Perm Paywalling Creators and protect the creative community of content creators like myself and YOU.

I have provided a link below to the petition that I urge you strongly to sign. Please help protect the content creating community for old simmers like myself and for the new ones to come.

I love all 22K of you IMMENSELY, and wish to say a massive thank you for the platform you've given me. Although this blog will probably be terminated, it will not be the end of me as a creator nor on this platform. The Butterfly Garden will flourish, and I will be back stronger than ever.

LINK TO PETITION