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Threat Actors Using Cascading Shadows Attack Chain to Avoid Detection & Complicate Analysis

Threat Actors Using Cascading Shadows Attack Chain to Avoid Detection & Complicate Analysis

Researchers at Palo Alto Networks have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign, “Cascading Shadows”. The attack delivers malware including Agent Tesla, RemcosRAT and XLoader using a multilayered process that tricks victims into opening malicious attachments in emails. The campaign’s complex design prevents detection as no single stage displays full malicious intent. Even though the majority of the attack chain evaded sandbox analysis, Palo Alto Networks’ Advanced WildFire was able to detect each stage.

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