New SharkLoader Malware Deploys Cobalt Strike in StrikeShark Cyberattacks

A newly discovered cyberattack campaign has been found to deliver a previously undocumented malware family known as SharkLoader. This malware acts as a loader to deploy Cobalt Strike Beacon on compromised hosts. The campaign, tracked by Kaspersky as StrikeShark, has targeted organizations including a diplomatic organization in Indonesia and government organizations in Taiwan.