Gootloader Malware Resurfaces with Advanced Evasion Techniques

Gootloader malware has reemerged as a significant threat, returning in November 2025 with enhanced capabilities to evade detection by security tools. The malware utilizes sophisticated evasion techniques, including exploiting malformed ZIP archives and obfuscation mechanisms, and operates as an initial access broker for ransomware attacks, facilitating entry points for other threat actors.