New Gootloader Malware Variant Harder to Detect, Block

A newly discovered variant of the Gootloader malware includes capabilities that make it easier for threat actors to perform lateral movement, and makes it more difficult for enterprise organizations to detect and block campaigns, warn researchers.

The Gootloader malware, which was listed as a top malware strain in 2021 by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), was previously only used as an initial access vector for threat actors to load second-stage tools and malware like Cobalt Strike, IcedID …

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