Security researchers at ANY.RUN have discovered a new version of the Hijack Loader malware, which now includes enhanced anti-evasion techniques. This update marks a significant advancement in the malware’s ability to avoid detection and operate stealthily.

Hijack Loader, also known as IDAT Loader, first emerged in September 2023 and has quickly gained prominence. It is currently the sixth most detected malware on the ANY.RUN Trends Tracker, based on public sandbox submissions.

The latest version of Hijack Loader decrypts and processes a PNG image to load its second-stage payload. This stage features a modular architecture designed to inject the main instrumentation module, making it more versatile and harder to detect.

In March and April 2024, researchers identified seven new modules associated with Hijack Loader, indicating continuous development and increasing complexity.

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