According to Commtouch, its security researchers have found one fresh DLL hijacking method that cyber-criminals are employing with a malicious program, despite the curbing of DLL loading during current periods.
Naming the particular malicious program as W32/Trojan2.NOXC, the company states that it exploits a Windows bug, which let components for installing outside libraries using one specific style.
Basically, within a directory, DLL files instantly appear as DLL compromising elements. And if these files are viewed, malevolent DLL files as well get installed. The said assault as well takes place using lawful files of 'rich text format' i.e. .rtf, alternatively just 'text' i.e. .txt.
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