Welcome back to Exploit Brokers! In today’s video, we dive
deep into a critical 7‑Zip vulnerability that’s being exploited by
Russian cybercriminals to bypass Windows’ security protections. If
you’ve used 7‑Zip at all, you need to know how this flaw can let
hackers sneak past the Mark-of-the-Web (MOTW) and deploy dangerous
malware like Smoke Loader.
We'll also explore a parallel threat in the Go
ecosystem—malicious packages exploiting caching mechanisms to gain
persistent remote access to your system. From double-zipped
archives to supply chain attacks, we break down the tactics, the
risks, and most importantly, what you can do to protect yourself
and your organization.
In this video you’ll learn:
How the 7‑Zip vulnerability works and why updating to the
latest version is crucial.
The role of Windows’ MOTW and how hackers are bypassing this
key security feature.
Details on the deployment of Smoke Loader malware and its
implications.
How malicious Go packages and supply chain attacks can
compromise your systems.
Practical tips to safeguard your data and networks against
these emerging threats.
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🔗 References & Sources
* Malicious Cached Go Modules:
https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/malicious-go-package-exploits-module.html
* Russian hackers Exploit 7-zip:
https://thehackernews.com/2025/02/russian-cybercrime-groups-exploiting-7.html