The sLoad malware downloader, a PowerShell-based trojan first spotted in May 2018, has a new, polished version that comes with more powerful features, posing even higher risk Microsoft researchers have dubbed the new sLoad version Starslord, based on strings in the malware code. Version 2.0 includes a new anti-analysis trick and the ability to track the stage of infection on every affected machine, researchers said. The new version comes on the heels of a previous Microsoft research paper describing the downloader s attack techniques, suggesting the developers behind the malware are trying to shake off any analysis.
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