malware
New SharkLoader Malware Deploys Cobalt Strike in StrikeShark Cyberattacks
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Summary
A new cyberattack campaign, dubbed StrikeShark, is utilizing a previously undocumented malware family called SharkLoader to deploy Cobalt Strike Beacon. The campaign has targeted diplomatic organizations in Indonesia and Taiwan, along with software development companies and entities across multiple countries, exploiting vulnerabilities in Exchange Server, Openfire, and GeoServer. The attackers, believed to be a Chinese-speaking group, are employing opportunistic tactics and open-source tools to gain initial access and establish persistence.
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