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New Go Loader HollowFrame Deploys Rust Backdoor in Law Firm Phishing

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

Researchers at Blackpoint Cyber discovered a new Go-based loader framework called HollowFrame and a Rust-based malware family named Matryoshka. The attack starts with a spear-phishing email containing a link to an encrypted archive with a Windows Shortcut. Executing the shortcut triggers a multi-stage chain that ultimately deploys the backdoor.

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This highlights the growing use of cross-language malware to evade detection, but the real story is the continued effectiveness of spear-phishing against legal targets.
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