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Vidar Stealer Unmasked: Code Signing Abuse, Go Loaders and File Inflation

July 7, 2026 · Unit 42 · Severity: MEDIUM

This article reveals a cybercrime campaign that combines a loader-as-a-service framework with DLL sideloading using a Go-compiled fake MpClient.dll. This novel evasion layer helps the Vidar Stealer malware avoid detection.

Key Takeaways

  • Cybercrime campaign uses loader-as-a-service and DLL sideloading for evasion.
  • Go-compiled fake MpClient.dll enables a novel evasion layer combination.
  • Vidar Stealer leverages code signing abuse and file inflation techniques.
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