TF-1933777
high
📛 Threat Title
Unknown Loader: Domain name that delivers a malware payload sr-institute.com
Description
Indicator that identifies a malware distribution server (payload delivery). IOC type: Domain name that delivers a malware payload. Attributed malware: Unknown Loader. Confidence: 75. First seen: 2026-09-25 16:07:24 UTC. Reporter: varysz. Tags: etherhiding, victim.
Indicators of Compromise (1)
Each indicator is enriched from the IOC database, threat-intel feed corroboration (Threat Hunt) and VirusTotal. Click one to expand.
domain
sr-institute.com
VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 401 Client Error: Unauthorized for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/sr-institute.com
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IOC database
- Type
- domain
- Value
sr-institute.com- First seen
- Last seen
- Attached to this threat
- Appears in
- 1 threat
- Description
- Ingested from IOC source: https://threatfox.abuse.ch/downloads/hostfile/
Threat Hunt — feed corroboration
Not present in any configured threat-intel feed.
Details From VirusTotal
VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 401 Client Error: Unauthorized for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/sr-institute.com
References (2)
- Malpedia profile ThreatFox IOCs
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ThreatFox IOC page
ThreatFox IOCs
Indicator that identifies a malware distribution server (payload delivery). IOC type: Domain name that delivers a malware payload. Attributed malware: Unknown Loader. Confidence: 75. First seen: 2026-09-25 16:07:24 UTC. Reporter: varysz. Tags: etherhiding, victim.
Remediations (10)
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web:blog.sicuranext.com
The C2 domain autum-path [.]vo8xalon [.]in [.]net is attributed to GULoader based on Cluster25 reporting on VirustTotal. GULoader is a shellcode-based downloader that operates in memory with anti-VM, anti-debug, and anti-sandbox capabilities.
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web:darkwebinformer.com
A new domain -based indicator has been identified associated with payload delivery activity tied to the malware unknown_loader . This domain , advertised under the guise of a mobile advertising and monetization platform, poses a high-confidence threat to users and organizations.
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web:reliaquest.com
Learn about the role of malware loaders in cybercriminal campaigns, their distribution methods, and strategies for detection and mitigation .
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web:reliaquest.com
Malware loaders are tricky business for SOC teams. Mitigation for one loader may not work for another, even if it loads the same malware . And they're one of the most common tools for a cyber-threat actor to secure initial access to a network, then help drop payloads (remote-access software and post-exploitation tools are popular choices). ReliaQuest has uncovered a load of loaders causing ...
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web:thehackernews.com
WordlistLoader delivers Amatera via ClearFake ClickFix attacks, while SynkLoader uses Teams phishing to steal Windows login credentials.
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web:urlhaus.abuse.ch
URLhaus URLhaus is a platform from abuse.ch and Spamhaus dedicated to sharing malicious URLs that are being used for malware distribution. Report URLs and explore the database for valuable intelligence. Use the APIs, to seamlessly push and pull signals, and automate bulk queries. With this intelligence, gain insights into malware behavior, to help identify, track, and mitigate against malware ...
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web:www.hhs.gov
Overview of ClickFix Attacks Threat actors initiate these campaigns by logging into websites with stolen credentials and installing fake plugins in compromised environments. Once installed, the plugins inject malicious JavaScript containing a known variation of fake browser update malware that uses blockchain and smart contracts to obtain malicious payloads ( a practice known as EtherHiding ...
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web:www.malwarebytes.com
We uncovered ClickFix attacks using fake Google and Cloudflare pages to deliver everything from infostealers to a newly discovered malware loader .
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web:www.microsoft.com
Threat actors are targeting macOS users with fake utility fixes that trick them into running malicious Terminal commands. This campaign evades traditional defenses by stealing credentials, wallets, and sensitive data.
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web:www.microsoft.com
From late April 2026 to mid-June 2026, Microsoft Defender Experts observed increased ACR Stealer activity across customer environments. These campaigns are successfully using ClickFix lures to steal browser credentials, authentication tokens, and sensitive documents from enterprise environments.
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