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FAKEUPDATES

aka FakeUpdate · GhoLoader · SocGholish

FAKEUPDATES is a downloader written in JavaScript that communicates via HTTP.

FAKEUPDATES is a downloader written in JavaScript that communicates via HTTP. Supported payload types include executables and JavaScript. It writes the payloads to disk prior to launching them. FAKEUPDATES has led to further compromise via additional malware families that include CHTHONIC, DRIDEX, EMPIRE, KOADIC, DOPPELPAYMER, and AZORULT.

FAKEUPDATES has been heavily used by UNC1543, a financially motivated group.

Family metadata imported from Malpedia (Fraunhofer FKIE).