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Operation SalmonSlalom

· Published 26/02/2025 09:26 · Modified 26/02/2025 10:02

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Published
26/02/2025 09:26
Modified
26/02/2025 10:02
Tags
2025-02-26 dll sideloading fatalrat gh0st rat moudoor mydoor simayrat zegost
Related entities
160 observables, 23 techniques (mitre), 6 malware, 15 others

Description

A sophisticated cyberattack targeting industrial organizations in the Asia-Pacific region has been uncovered. The attackers utilized legitimate Chinese cloud services and a multi-stage payload delivery framework to evade detection. The campaign, named SalmonSlalom, employed techniques such as native file hosting CDN, public packers for encryption, dynamic C2 address changes, and . The attack shares similarities with previous campaigns using open-source RATs like and , but demonstrates a shift in tactics tailored to Chinese-speaking targets. The malware installation process is complex, involving multiple stages and the use of legitimate applications to disguise malicious activity.

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