Key points
- The reported campaign used a fake CCleaner application.
- The payload identified in the report is the GhostDesk Trojan.
- The source is a Kanxue forum post credited to author ID ZyOrca.
Context
The report was published as a Kanxue forum contribution by author ID ZyOrca. The supplied source summary does not provide technical analysis, affected versions, distribution figures, or indicators of compromise.
What this means for you
Directly applicable
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