Client | Tarasande
Tarasande was a "utility client" (often referred to as a "hack client") for Minecraft Java Edition. It gained popularity for being open-source, highly customizable, and having a sleek user interface. It was frequently used on 2b2t and other anarchy servers.
Current Status: The original repository was taken down (DMCA/GitHub removal), and the development team officially stopped working on it. While "continuations" exist on GitHub, they are maintained by different people and may not be safe. Tarasande Client
macOS requires user permission to access the microphone, camera, files, or screen recording. Tarasande uses a technique called "TCC abuse" or "CVE-2021-30765" style bypasses (depending on macOS version). It exploits outdated permissions for legitimate apps to "inherit" access. For example, if the user has given Terminal Accessibility permissions, the client may inject code into Terminal to monitor the screen without asking again. Tarasande was a "utility client" (often referred to
Restart your Mac and hold the Shift key. Safe Mode disables LaunchAgents and Login Items temporarily, preventing the malware from loading while you clean it. Current Status: The original repository was taken down
Because the Tarasande Client is designed to be stealthy, you will likely not see a pop-up saying "You are infected." However, there are subtle indicators of compromise (IoCs):
