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Malware campaign hides payloads in PNG images and deploys reverse tunnels

A reported attack conceals malware in PNG files and installs a custom reverse tunnel on victims' machines. The supplied information does not identify the targets, scope or impact.

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The technique can evade detection and provide attackers persistent remote access to compromised systems.

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  1. Attack hides malware in PNGs and drops custom reverse tunnel on victims' machines ↗theregister.com · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 9:46 PM UTC

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