Hackers Exploiting PDF24 App to Deploy Stealthy PDFSIDER Backdoor – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More

The PDFSIDER malware exploits the legitimate PDF24 App through a DLL side-loading technique, enabling stealthy data theft and remote access. This APT-level campaign utilizes spear-phishing and encrypted communications, with potential links to groups like Mustang Panda, and is also being adopted by ransomware groups for payload delivery.

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