Tag: smokeloader

A malicious botnet called Socks5Systemz is operating a proxy service named PROXY.AM, utilizing over 85,000 compromised devices. The botnet, active since 2013, aims to turn infected systems into proxy exit nodes for cybercriminals seeking to obscure their attack sources. Initially boasting around 25…

Threat actors are exploiting old Microsoft Office vulnerabilities using SmokeLoader, a modular malware loader, to steal browser credentials. The campaign targets manufacturing, healthcare, and IT companies in Taiwan, utilizing CVE-2017-0199 and CVE-2017-11882 to execute remote code and deploy malic…

ThreatLabz has developed SmokeBuster, a tool to detect, analyze, and remove SmokeLoader malware from infected systems. Despite Operation Endgame's disruption in May 2024, SmokeLoader continues to be used by threat groups. SmokeBuster supports various SmokeLoader versions and Windows systems, offeri…

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of SmokeLoader, a prominent malware downloader that has been active since 2011. It examines the significant changes and improvements introduced in SmokeLoader versions from 2015 to 2022, including updates to its communication protocol, encr…

A threat actor dubbed Unfurling Hemlock has been observed distributing hundreds of thousands of malware samples in a campaign lasting several months. The malware is distributed using a 'cluster bomb' technique where each sample contains multiple stages of nested executable files, each containing ad…

A detailed technical analysis of Smoke malware loader, also known as SmokeLoader or Dofoil, which has been operational since 2011. Smoke is primarily used to deliver second-stage malware payloads like trojans, ransomware, and information stealers, and can also deploy custom plugins for various mali…

This report aims to provide insights into the ongoing cyber operations targeting Ukraine. It analyzes the tactics, techniques, and procedures employed by threat actors in their malicious campaigns. The document offers a comprehensive overview of the cybersecurity landscape in Ukraine, highlighting …