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The Week in Review from Stamus Labs

Welcome to the weekly threat detection update report from Stamus Networks. Each week, you will receive this email with a summary of the updates.

 

Current Stamus Threat Intelligence (STI) release version: 1685

 

This week, in addition to daily ruleset and IOC updates, we provided Stamus Security Platform customers with the following improved defense(s):

 

  • New threat detection(s) added [1]: 2 (RevStealer, GoldenGh0stLoader)

  • Major changes to detections(s) [2]: 171
  • Updated threat detection(s) [3]: 188

 

Note: a "method" as referenced below, is a discrete detection vector for a given threat.

 

New Threat(s) Detected

The following detections were added to your Stamus NDR this past week:

 

RevStealer (Data Theft)

Infostealer is malware that infiltrates systems to steal personal or corporate data like passwords and financial information, which is then sold on the dark web for identity theft and fraud.

 

RevStealer - Joes | RevStealer - Abusech | RevStealer - Proofpoint |

 

  • Total number of detection methods: 12

  • Kill chain phase(s): command and control, actions on objectives, delivery
  • MITRE ATT&CK: T1041, T1005

 

GoldenGh0stLoader (Loader)

Ghost Loader uses complex three-stage delivery methods to steal credentials and generate revenue from Telegram channels and affiliate URL redirects, with updated infrastructure as recent as February 5, 2026.

 

  • Total number of detection methods: 5

  • Kill chain phase(s): command and control
  • MITRE ATT&CK: T1041

 

Major Detection Changes

The following detections were updated this past week with changes to kill chain phase(s) or MITRE ATT&CK tactic(s)/technique(s):

 

ClickFix (Phishing)

In April 2024, researchers found compromised sites leading to an iframe on pley[.]es showing an error message. The payload domain was taken offline, preventing infection. Later, the iframe was replaced with the ClearFake inject.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): delivery, command and control

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): exploitation, delivery, command and control, installation
  • MITRE ATT&CK added: T1189
  • Previously existing MITRE ATT&CK: T1071, T1027, T1189, T1105, T1102, T1566, T1036
  • Methods added: 25

 

Fake Browser (Trojan)

Attackers infect enterprise networks with malware by promoting fake browser updates on hacked websites, leading to the installation of banking trojans and later ransomware encryption on compromised networks.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): exploitation

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): delivery, exploitation, command and control
  • MITRE ATT&CK added: T1189
  • Previously existing MITRE ATT&CK: T1071, T1189
  • Methods added: 14

 

Fake Service (Phishing)

Phishing involves scammers posing as familiar companies to obtain personal information. Consumers should avoid responding to suspicious emails requesting personal or financial details to prevent falling victim to these scams.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): delivery, command and control

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): command and control, installation, delivery, actions on objectives
  • MITRE ATT&CK added: T1566, T1105, T1189
  • Previously existing MITRE ATT&CK: T1071, T1041, T1219, T1189, T1105, T1566
  • Methods added: 9

 

LandUpdate808 (Trojan)

Fake update variants like SocGholish, Clear Fake, Smart Ape, and ClickFix are being tracked by a collaboration introducing the LandUpdate808 Fake Update Variant.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): command and control

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): delivery, command and control, exploitation, actions on objectives
  • MITRE ATT&CK added: T1189
  • Previously existing MITRE ATT&CK: T1189, T1105, T1071
  • Methods added: 18

 

Lumma (Data Theft)

Lumma is a C-based information stealer sold on Russian underground forums and Telegram by LummaC since August 2022. It targets cryptocurrency wallets and has file grabber capabilities.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): command and control, actions on objectives

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): actions on objectives, command and control, installation, delivery
  • MITRE ATT&CK added: T1071
  • Previously existing MITRE ATT&CK: T1005, T1071, T1573, T1105
  • Methods added: 18

 

MageCart (Data Theft)

FIN6 or Magecart is a cybercrime group that steals payment card data from PoS systems in hospitality and retail, selling it on underground markets for profit.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): delivery

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): actions on objectives, command and control, delivery
  • MITRE ATT&CK added: T1071
  • Previously existing MITRE ATT&CK: T1587, T1071, T1105
  • Methods added: 1

NetSupport RAT (RAT)

Remote Access Trojans allow covert surveillance and unauthorized access to victim PCs, collecting keystrokes, passwords, screenshots, and more. They differ from keyloggers by providing remote access capabilities to attackers.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): command and control

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): actions on objectives, command and control, exploitation, installation
  • MITRE ATT&CK added: T1105
  • Previously existing MITRE ATT&CK: T1071, T1105
  • Methods added: 1

 

RAT Generic (RAT)

Remote Access Trojans allow covert surveillance and unauthorized access to victim PCs, collecting data like keystrokes and screenshots. They differ from keyloggers by enabling remote access for attackers.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): command and control, delivery, actions on objectives

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): installation, command and control, actions on objectives, delivery
  • MITRE ATT&CK added: T1071
  • Previously existing MITRE ATT&CK: T1071, T1041, T1105, T1005, T1573
  • Methods added: 23

 

Ransomware Generic (Ransomware)

Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks users from their system or files and demands ransom payment for access. Originally payment was sent via mail, now via cryptocurrency or credit card.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): command and control

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): command and control, delivery, actions on objectives
  • MITRE ATT&CK added: T1573
  • Previously existing MITRE ATT&CK: T1486, T1105, T1071
  • Methods added: 18

 

SocGholish (Social Engineering)

Malwarebytes found a new social engineering toolkit that uses compromised websites to perform advanced fingerprinting checks and deliver the NetSupport RAT payload.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): command and control

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): command and control, exploitation, delivery, reconnaissance, actions on objectives
  • MITRE ATT&CK added: T1189
  • Previously existing MITRE ATT&CK: T1071, T1027, T1189
  • Methods added: 18

 

Stealer and Exfiltration (Data Theft)

Info stealers gather sensitive data on infected computers to send to attackers, typically targeting online banking, social media, email, and FTP accounts. They use various methods including hooking browsers and keylogging.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): command and control

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): actions on objectives, command and control, installation, delivery, exploitation
  • MITRE ATT&CK added: T1071
  • Previously existing MITRE ATT&CK: T1071, T1005, T1041, T1567, T1095, T1105, T1486, T1587, T1496
  • Methods added: 1

 

Trojan Downloader (Downloader)

Trojan downloaders are malicious software that look legitimate, but can harm your computer by downloading files, often without user consent, to steal, damage, or disrupt your devices.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): delivery

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): command and control, delivery, actions on objectives, installation
  • Methods added: 9

 

XWorm (RAT)

Cyble research labs found a malware developer advertising a powerful Windows RAT on the dark web during a threat-hunting exercise.

 

  • Added kill chain phase(s): command and control

  • Previously supported kill chain phase(s): command and control, delivery
  • MITRE ATT&CK added: T1573
  • Previously existing MITRE ATT&CK: T1071, T1573
  • Methods added: 16

 

Other Threat Detection Update(s)

The following threat detection(s) were improved this past week with new or updated threat methods.

 

Name of threat New coverage Total coverage Last updated
  New Detection methods Kill chain phases Protocols involved Detection methods Kill chain phases Protocols involved  
ClickFix 25 delivery, command and control http, dns, tls 687 command and control, delivery, exploitation, installation dns, http, tls 2026-06-27
Fake Browser 14 exploitation dns, tls, http 2404 command and control, delivery, exploitation dns, http, tls 2026-06-25
Fake Service 9 delivery, command and control http 205 actions on objectives, command and control, delivery, installation dns, http, http1, tcp, tls 2026-06-25
GoldenGh0stLoader 5 command and control dns, tcp, http, tls 5 command and control dns, tcp, http, tls 2026-06-25
LandUpdate808 18 command and control dns, tls, http 1075 actions on objectives, command and control, delivery, exploitation dns, http, tls 2026-06-26
Lumma 18 command and control, actions on objectives dns, tls, http 8221 actions on objectives, command and control, delivery, installation dns, http, tls 2026-06-24
MageCart 1 delivery http 521 actions on objectives, command and control, delivery dns, http, tls 2026-06-24
NetSupport RAT 1 command and control http 235 actions on objectives, command and control, exploitation, installation dns, http, tls 2026-06-26
RAT Generic 23 command and control, delivery, actions on objectives tcp-pkt, tcp, dns, tls, http 474 actions on objectives, command and control, delivery, installation dns, http, http1, tcp, tcp-pkt, tls, udp 2026-06-23
Ransomware Generic 18 command and control dns, tls, http 46 actions on objectives, command and control, delivery dns, http, http1, tls 2026-06-25
RevStealer 12 command and control, actions on objectives, delivery dns, tls, http 12 command and control, actions on objectives, delivery dns, tls, http 2026-06-23
SocGholish 18 command and control dns, tls, http 2351 actions on objectives, command and control, delivery, exploitation, reconnaissance dns, http, tcp, tcp-pkt, tls 2026-06-27
Stealer and Exfiltration 1 command and control http1 537 actions on objectives, command and control, delivery, exploitation, installation dns, ftp, http, http1, smtp, tcp, tcp-pkt, tls 2026-06-23
Trojan Downloader 9 delivery dns, tls, http 492 actions on objectives, command and control, delivery, installation dns, http, http1, tcp, tls, udp 2026-06-27
XWorm 16 command and control tcp-pkt 5293 command and control, delivery dns, http, tcp, tcp-pkt, tls 2026-06-26

 

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