GootLoader Strikes Again: The Malware Comedy Show No One Asked For!
GootLoader is back, now using custom WOFF2 fonts to hide filenames and evade detection. The malware exploits WordPress comment endpoints and deceives users by distorting filenames like Florida_HOA_Committee_Meeting_Guide.pdf into bizarre characters. This sneaky tactic ensures the ZIP file looks harmless while delivering a malicious payload. Who knew fonts could be so maliciously stylish?
Hot Take:
GootLoader is back and sneakier than ever, now with a font trick that could make even the most tech-savvy of us feel like we need glasses. This malware is like a bad ex that just can’t take a hint, popping up when you least expect it and leaving chaos in its wake. It’s clearly been to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry because it’s pulling off some serious magic with fonts and filenames to throw off its scent. Someone get this malware a PR team; it’s got more plot twists than a soap opera.
Key Points:
- GootLoader malware is back, using custom WOFF2 fonts to disguise filenames.
- Exploits WordPress comment endpoints to deliver XOR-encrypted ZIP payloads.
- Associated with Hive0127, using SEO poisoning to distribute malware.
- New tactics involve Google Ads and obfuscation tricks to evade detection.
- JavaScript payloads deploy a backdoor, enabling remote control and lateral movement.