Gootloader Rises Again: Cyber Menace Returns with a Vengeance and a Side of Sneaky Fonts
Gootloader JavaScript malware is back, teaming up with Vanilla Tempest for a villainous duet. Think of it as the cybercrime equivalent of a buddy cop movie, where the only thing getting arrested is your data. Beware the sneaky WOFF2 fonts and SEO tricks—Gootloader’s got more surprises than a magician at a hacker convention.
Hot Take:
Gootloader is back, and it’s not even bringing flowers or chocolates. This malware is like that annoying ex who just won’t go away, now with a new look and some upgraded tricks up its digital sleeve. Not only is it lurking in the dark corners of the web, but it’s also bringing its new BFF, Vanilla Tempest, to the party. Get ready for a wild ride, because this duo is all about making a grand entrance and leaving chaos in their wake!
Key Points:
- Gootloader malware has resurfaced with new tactics after a period of reduced activity.
- Huntress identified three recent Gootloader infections linked to Storm-0494 and Vanilla Tempest.
- Gootloader uses SEO poisoning and custom WOFF2 fonts for obfuscation.
- Within 17 hours of initial access, attackers compromised domain controllers.
- Huntress released indicators of compromise to help detect Gootloader and Vanilla Tempest.