Security News > 2023 > September > New HijackLoader Modular Malware Loader Making Waves in the Cybercrime World

A new malware loader called HijackLoader is gaining traction among the cybercriminal community to deliver various payloads such as DanaBot, SystemBC, and RedLine Stealer.

The disclosure comes as Flashpoint disclosed details of an updated version of an information-stealing malware known as RisePro that was previously distributed via a pay-per-install malware downloader service dubbed PrivateLoader.

In May 2023, Cyble uncovered two different attack chains that leveraged the software as a lure to trick unsuspecting users into running Offx Stealer and RedLine Stealer.

The developments paint a picture of a constantly evolving cybercrime ecosystem, with stealer infections acting as a primary initial attack vector used by threat actors to infiltrate organizations and conduct post-exploitation actions.

It's therefore not surprising that threat actors are jumping on the bandwagon to spawn new stealer malware strains such as Prysmax that incorporate a Swiss Army knife of functionalities that enable their customers to maximize their reach and impact.

"The information stealing malware is focused on disabling Windows Defender, manipulating its settings, and configuring its own response to threats."

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