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NEW CHERRYLOADER MALWARE MIMICS CHERRYTREE TO DEPLOY PRIVESC EXPLOITS

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Security researchers have discovered a new Golang-based malware loader called CherryLoader that mimics the icon and name of the CherryTree note-taking app to deceive users into installing it. Once installed, it drops either the JuicyPotatoNG or PrintSpoofer exploit and then runs a batch script to establish persistence. This article contains indicators of compromise.