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Phantom Goblin Leveraging Social Engineering Tactics To Deliver Stealer Malware

A sophisticated malware operation named ‘Phantom Goblin’, employing deceptive social engineering techniques, has been identified by Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL). The malware uses RAR file attachments containing malicious shortcut (LNK) files that mimic legitimate PDF documents. Once executed, they trigger stealth operations designed to steal sensitive data and avoid detection by using PowerShell and unauthorized remote access. The primarily targeted data is from web browsers and developer tools.

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Cybersecurity firm Bakotech is expanding its portfolio with Malwarebytes’ ThreatDown product range, taking on distribution in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. ThreatDown products