Tag: process-hollowing

This analysis examines HeartCrypt, a new packer-as-a-service (PaaS) used to protect malware. Developed since July 2023 and launched in February 2024, HeartCrypt charges $20 per file to pack Windows x86 and .NET payloads. It is primarily used by malware operators of families like LummaStealer, Remco…

A phishing campaign utilizing Remcos RAT has been detected. The attack begins with an email containing a malicious Excel document that exploits CVE-2017-0199. When opened, it downloads and executes an HTA file, which in turn downloads and runs a malicious EXE. This EXE uses PowerShell to load and e…

Lumma Stealer, a sophisticated information-stealing malware, has evolved its tactics to employ fake CAPTCHA verification for payload delivery. The malware exploits legitimate software and uses multi-stage fileless techniques to evade detection. Its infection chain involves PowerShell scripts, proce…

This analysis details an AsyncRAT infection observed in August 2024, delivered via email. The attack chain involves a Windows Script File that downloads and executes various scripts, ultimately leading to the installation of AsyncRAT with an infostealer plugin. The malware targets multiple browsers…

Security researchers have discovered a campaign distributing RemcosRAT through a sophisticated infection chain involving steganography techniques. The attack starts with a malicious Word document exploiting template injection, leading to the download of an RTF file that leverages an equation editor…