Covered by 2 outlets — first reported by The Record, Oct 30, 12:36 UTC
Hackers target government Windows systems in Asia with new malware
Summary
A previously unknown piece of malware called NetamLoader has been used against government organizations in Asia. Kaspersky detailed the activity, which targeted a custom Windows 10 build used only by government entities and relies on legitimate Microsoft software components to run malicious code, evade security tools and download further programs. The Hacker News describes it as a .NET assembly-loading framework.
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2 outlets, in the order they reported it.
The RecordFirst report
Hackers target government Windows systems in Asia with new malware
The previously unknown malware, dubbed NetamLoader, uses legitimate Microsoft software components to execute malicious code, evade security tools and download additional programs onto infected computers.
The Hacker News
NetamLoader Malware Targets Government Windows 10 Systems in Asia via .NET Injection
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of what has been described as a "highly sophisticated infection chain" targeting government organizations in Asia.