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Beware! PhantomLoader: The New Malware Mischief-Maker on the Block
PhantomLoader is the sneaky new kid on the malware block, delivering SSLoad straight to your system’s doorstep. By hiding in legitimate DLLs and employing self-modifying techniques, it evades detection, conducts reconnaissance, and calls in more malware reinforcements. Beware, as this Malware-as-a-Service model is causing quite…
Hot Take:
Who knew malware delivery could be this creative? It’s like the hackers are running a gourmet restaurant, but instead of serving soufflés, they’re dishing out malware with a side of phishing emails. Bon appétit, cyber defenders!
Key Points:
- PhantomLoader is a new, sneaky loader added to legitimate DLLs via binary patching.
- SSLoad malware infiltrates systems through phishing emails and conducts reconnaissance.
- SSLoad can deploy additional malware like Cobalt Strike, facilitated by the PhantomLoader.
- The infection chain starts with an MSI installer and involves multiple stages, including Rust-based components.
- Phishing campaigns using SSLoad also distribute remote access trojans like JScript RAT and Remcos RAT.
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