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#9 The Hacker News general June 26, 2026 at 18:17 UTC

New SharkLoader Malware Deploys Cobalt Strike in StrikeShark Cyberattacks

By [email protected] (The Hacker News)

AI Summary

Kaspersky has identified a new threat campaign called 'StrikeShark' deploying a previously undocumented loader called SharkLoader to deliver Cobalt Strike Beacon, targeting a diplomatic organization in Indonesia and government organizations in Taiwan. The campaign represents a new custom malware toolkit purpose-built for loader-stage operations against high-value government and diplomatic targets in Southeast Asia.

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