A look at a Magecart skimmer using the Hunter obfuscator

Threat actors are notorious for trying to hide their code in various ways, from binary packers to obfuscators. On their own, these tools are not always malicious as they can also be be used by companies or individuals who wish to keep their work safe from piracy, but overall they tend to be largely abused.

In the case of credit card skimmers in client-side attacks, obfuscators are a common occurrence as they can make code identification more difficult. Defenders typically …

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