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The LokiBot malware family has been given a significant upgrade with the ability to hide its source code in image files on infected machines.
Known as steganography, the technique is used to hide messages or codes within various file formats, including .txt, .jpg, .rtf, and some video formats.
While this practice can be implemented for legitimate purposes, such as the protection of files on intellectual property and copyright grounds, attackers can also embed files with triggers to hide source code and malware functionality.
The developers of LokiBot have realized the potential of steganography for concealment. Trend Micro researchers Miguel Ang, Erika Mendoza, and Jay Yaneza said this week that a new variant of the malware uses the technique to hide its code.
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http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?&tag=Steganography
https://www.scoop.it/topic/securite-pc-et-internet/?&tag=LokiBot
The LokiBot malware family has been given a significant upgrade with the ability to hide its source code in image files on infected machines.
Known as steganography, the technique is used to hide messages or codes within various file formats, including .txt, .jpg, .rtf, and some video formats.
While this practice can be implemented for legitimate purposes, such as the protection of files on intellectual property and copyright grounds, attackers can also embed files with triggers to hide source code and malware functionality.
The developers of LokiBot have realized the potential of steganography for concealment. Trend Micro researchers Miguel Ang, Erika Mendoza, and Jay Yaneza said this week that a new variant of the malware uses the technique to hide its code.
Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:
http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?&tag=Steganography
https://www.scoop.it/topic/securite-pc-et-internet/?&tag=LokiBot