XWorm Malware With New Infection Chain Evade Detection Exploiting User and System Trust

Emerging quietly in mid-2025, the XWorm backdoor has evolved into a deceptively sophisticated threat that preys on both user confidence and system conventions. Initial reports surfaced when organizations noted a sudden uptick in obscure .lnk-based phishing emails masquerading as benign documents. Security teams quickly observed that these shortcuts triggered hidden PowerShell routines rather than opening […]

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