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Hackers Use Popular Messaging Services to Control New Windows Backdoors

A financially motivated threat group known as Toy Ghouls has begun using two custom Windows backdoors that communicate through popular messaging and broker services. The tools give attackers a discreet way to run commands, collect system details, and maintain control over compromised devices. The campaign marks a change for the group, which had previously relied […] The post Hackers Use Popular Messaging Services to Control New Windows Backdoors appeared first on Cyber Security News.
A financially motivated threat group known as Toy Ghouls has begun using two custom Windows backdoors that communicate through popular messaging and broker services. The tools give attackers a discreet way to run commands, collect system details, and maintain control over compromised devices. The campaign marks a change for the group, which had previously relied heavily on public tools and leaked ransomware builders. Its move to custom malware suggests a broader effort to stay…
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