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New SharkLoader Malware Delivers Cobalt Strike in Targeted Attacks

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

A previously undocumented malware called SharkLoader is being used to deploy Cobalt Strike Beacon on compromised systems. Kaspersky's StrikeShark campaign has targeted a diplomatic organization in Indonesia and government entities in Taiwan. The loader represents an evolving threat in state-sponsored cyber operations.

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While not a novel technique, the use of a custom loader like SharkLoader shows attackers are investing in stealthier delivery mechanisms to evade detection.
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