Distinctive Campaign Evolution of Malware
released on 2024-04-05 @ 09:38:19 AM
This report provides an analysis of the rapidly evolving campaigns employed by the threat actors behind the Pikabot malware, a malicious backdoor active since early 2023. Highlighting the diverse distribution methods utilized, including email spam campaigns with geographically targeted content, the report delves into the various file types leveraged as infection vectors, such as HTML, JavaScript, SMB shares, Excel documents, and JAR files. The report meticulously examines the infection chains, code snippets, and payloads associated with each campaign, underscoring the adversaries' relentless efforts to evade detection and successfully deliver the Pikabot payload.