Hackers Abusing Windows Search Feature to Install Remote Access Trojans

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Hackers Abusing Windows Search Feature to Install Remote Access Trojans

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Malicious actors are exploiting a legitimate Windows search feature to download arbitrary payloads and compromise systems with RATs like AsyncRAT.

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