Windows LNK files remain a preferred vector for attackers seeking to establish initial access on target systems. Recently, security researchers identified a sophisticated MastaStealer campaign that exploits these shortcut files to deliver a full-featured C2 beacon while simultaneously turning off critical endpoint protections. The infection begins with a spear-phishing email containing a ZIP archive with […]

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