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Legacy Windows Tool MSHTA Fuels Surge in Silent Malware Attacks

Attackers are increasingly abusing Microsoft’s decades-old MSHTA utility to stealthily deliver stealers, loaders, and persistent malware…

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Attackers are increasingly abusing Microsoft’s decades-old MSHTA utility to stealthily deliver stealers, loaders, and persistent malware through phishing, fake software downloads, and LOLBIN-based attack chains. The post Legacy Windows Tool MSHTA Fuels Surge in Silent Malware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek .

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