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PureRAT Campaign Targets Job Seekers, Abuses Foxit PDF Reader for DLL Side-loading
December 3, 2025 · Trend Micro · Severity: MEDIUM
This article from Trend Micro analyzes new malware threats, detailing their infection vectors, capabilities, and indicators of compromise. Understanding these threats helps organizations strengthen their defensive posture against evolving malicious software.
Key Takeaways
- Job seekers looking out for opportunities might instead find their personal devices compromised, as a PureRAT.
- Job seekers looking out for opportunities might instead find their personal devices compromised, as a PureRAT campaign propagated through email leverages Foxit PDF Reader for concealment and DLL side-loading for initial entry.