Securityaffairs.Co GootLoader Exploits Malformed ZIP Files to Evade Detection
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GootLoader malware utilizes malformed ZIP files composed of concatenated archives to bypass security measures. This technique has been linked to ransomware operations, including Vanilla Tempest, and is designed to evade detection by most security tools while being processed correctly by Windows' default unarchiver. Early detection is crucial to mitigate its impact.
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