SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The infection The first detected shellcode was located within the WININIT.EXE process, which has the ability to download binary files from bitbucket[.]org Notably, the Downloads folder, which would normally contain compiled project binaries, contains five binary files: delta.dat , delta.img , ota.dat , ota.img , and system.img.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The attackers obtain initial access to a system by sending a spear-phishing email to the victim containing a Dropbox download link. If the victim opens the document, Microsoft Office downloads the script and runs it using the MSHTML engine. After this, they were tricked into downloading previously unknown malware.

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Malware Banking Energy and Utilities Accountability 91

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Users sometimes unknowingly infect themselves with adware installed by default when they download and install other applications. Install an antivirus solution that includes anti-adware capabilities.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Similarly, spoofed domain name system (DNS) and IP addresses can redirect users from legitimate connections to dangerous and malicious websites. Endpoint Security: Antivirus , anti-spyware , endpoint detection and response (EDR), and other controls should be deployed to secure the endpoint against compromise.

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