Taking a deep dive into SmokeLoader

Smoke Loader, a software introduced in 2011, is primarily utilized for loading subsequent stages of malware onto systems, particularly information stealers designed to extract credentials through various means.

Its widespread acclaim can be attributed to its advanced Anti-Analysis and Anti-debugging techniques, along with its stealthy behavior, which poses challenges for detection. Notably, Smoke Loader employs consistent efforts to obfuscate its Command and Control (C2) operations by simulating communication requests that resemble legitimate traffic patterns …

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