Analyzing a Cobalt Strike Payload: DLL Hijacking, Alcatraz Obfuscation, and Reflective Loading
December 20, 2025
·10 min read
This analysis covers a multi-stage attack chain designed for stealth and persistence: starting with a PDF-themed phishing lure that uses DLL sideloading via a legitimate Logitech binary, it employs Alcatraz obfuscation …
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