Dragon Breath’s Fiery Hack: How RONINGLOADER is Cooking Up Gh0st RAT for Chinese Users
Dragon Breath, a notorious threat actor, has been busy delivering a modified Gh0st RAT via their multi-stage RONINGLOADER. Their campaign targets Chinese-speaking users with trojanized installers masquerading as popular apps like Google Chrome. The malware cleverly evades detection, neutralizing security measures and impersonating brands to execute its sneaky agenda.

Hot Take:
Dragon Breath is playing 4D chess while the rest of us are still figuring out checkers. With a name like RONINGLOADER, you’d think they’re launching the next big blockbuster, but no, they’re just crashing the cybersecurity party with style. Who knew hacking could come with such theatrical flair? Get your popcorn, folks, because this is one malware drama you won’t want to miss!
Key Points:
- Dragon Breath employs a multi-stage loader, RONINGLOADER, to distribute a modified Gh0st RAT.
- The campaign targets Chinese-speaking users with trojanized NSIS installers posing as legitimate apps.
- RONINGLOADER uses advanced evasion techniques to neutralize popular Chinese endpoint security products.
- It injects rogue DLLs into legitimate Windows binaries to conceal its activities and deploy the final payload.
- The campaign’s brand impersonation strategy includes sophisticated infection chains and multiple infrastructures.
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