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SmokeLoader – Cybersecurity Threat Analysis Report By CyberDudeBivash | cyberdudebivash.com | cyberbivash.blogspot.com

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   Executive Summary SmokeLoader , also known as Dofoil , is a highly modular malware loader that has been active for over a decade and continues to evolve in 2025. It serves as a delivery mechanism for other malware families , particularly banking trojans, ransomware, credential stealers, and crypto miners . Its persistence, adaptability, and obfuscation techniques make it one of the most profitable underground tools for cybercriminal groups. SmokeLoader is widely sold on forums and used in phishing, malvertising, and drive-by campaigns.  Technical Analysis 1. Infection Vectors Phishing Emails: Malicious attachments (macro-enabled documents, weaponized archives). Malvertising Campaigns: Exploit kits delivering SmokeLoader payloads. Trojanized Software: Fake cracked apps and keygens. 2. Core Capabilities Modular Loader: Downloads and executes secondary payloads. Credential Theft: Exfiltrates browser and system credentials. Process Injection...