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Hackers Abuse LNK Files, PowerShell, and Python Loader to Deploy NarwhalRAT

Cybersecurity NewsJune 15, 20265 min read

A sophisticated malware campaign is quietly targeting Korean users through a well-crafted chain of deception. Threat actors are using innocent-looking shortcut files, built-in Windows tools, and a compiled Python payload to plant a remote access trojan called NarwhalRAT on victim machines. The attack stands out for how cleverly it blends into normal system activity, making […] The post Hackers Abuse LNK Files, PowerShell, and Python Loader to Deploy NarwhalRAT appeared first on Cyber Security News.

A sophisticated malware campaign is quietly targeting Korean users through a well-crafted chain of deception. Threat actors are using innocent-looking shortcut files, built-in Windows tools, and a compiled Python payload to plant a remote access trojan called NarwhalRAT on victim machines. The attack stands out for how cleverly it blends into normal system activity, making it hard to catch. The infection begins with a spear phishing email pretending to be an urgent security alert from…

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