HijackLoader Malware Evolves with Advanced Evasion & PNG Steganography | SecureThread Shorts

SECURITY ALERT: New variants of HijackLoader malware have emerged with stealthier evasion mechanisms, making it harder for defenders to detect and block infections. 🔍 Key Enhancements: PNG steganography used to hide encrypted modules Call stack spoofing + Heaven's Gate for direct syscall obfuscation Anti-VM checks, scheduled task persistence New modules: ANTIVM, CUSTOMINJECT, modTask, PERSDATA, and more 📌 IOCs linked to these samples indicate widespread evolution of this loader’s threat capabilities. Security teams must update their detection techniques to counter these evasion strategies. Full analysis available at: securethread.io #CyberSecurity #MalwareAlert #HijackLoader #ThreatIntel #APT #Infosec #MalwareAnalysis #IOC #AdvancedThreats Stay alert. Stay secure. 👉 Follow https://www.youtube.com/@SecureThread for more real-world cyber threats in under 15 seconds. 🧠 Want deep dives and full POCs? Check out our long-form videos on Penetration Testing, CTFs, and SecureThread modules. 📡 Website: https://www.securethread.io/ 🔐 Dashboard: https://asmuser.securethread.io/ 📱 LinkedIn: /secure-thread 🧠 X: https://x.com/securethread 🎥 YouTube: /@securethread #cybersecurity #malware #svgphishing #shorts #infosec #securethread #vapt