The "Seaside" source code was allegedly leaked on GitHub in late 2024, but security researchers found that the repository contained a Python-based dropper that installed a Monero miner.

If you see this file on your hard drive, delete it immediately. Run a full antivirus scan. Change your Steam password. And appreciate that in CS2, the only way to get a shiny knife is to actually buy one. This article is archived for historical context regarding the CS:GO legacy client version 1.38.8.1. Respect the game; don't cheat.

Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) is the current live version of the game. CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) was officially sunsetted by Valve in 2023. Any software claiming to be a "CSGO Skin Changer" for version 1.38.8.1 is likely outdated, a scam, or a virus. Furthermore, using third-party cheats (skin changers are considered cheats by Valve’s Anti-Cheat (VAC)) will result in a permanent ban.