New LNK Malware Uses Windows Binaries to Bypass Security Tools and Execute Malware

A recent wave of attacks leveraging malicious Windows shortcut files (.LNK) has put security teams on high alert. Emerging in late August 2025, this new LNK malware distribution exploits trusted Microsoft binaries to bypass endpoint protections and execute payloads without raising suspicions. Delivered primarily via spear-phishing emails and compromised websites, the shortcut files appear innocuous, […]

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