Vidar Malware Hides Second-Stage Payloads in JPEG and TXT Files to Evade Detection

Vidar, one of the most active information-stealing malware families, has taken on a new shape in 2026. Researchers have found that its latest version now conceals second-stage payloads inside JPEG image files and TXT documents, making it much harder for security tools to catch. This shift marks a major change in how the malware reaches […]

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