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Unknown Loader: Domain name that delivers a malware payload softnetonline.in

Category: Unknown Loader Published: Source updated: First seen: Last updated: Source: ThreatFox IOCs

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 16:07:23 UTC. Reporter: varysz. Tags: etherhiding, victim.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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domain softnetonline.in VT: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 401 Client Error: Unauthorized for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/softnetonline.in
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IOC database

Type
domain
Value
softnetonline.in
First seen
Last seen
Attached to this threat
Appears in
1 threat
Description
Ingested from IOC source: https://threatfox.abuse.ch/downloads/hostfile/

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Threat Hunt — feed corroboration

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Details From VirusTotal

VirusTotal: VT base fetch failed: HTTPError: 401 Client Error: Unauthorized for url: https://www.virustotal.com/api/v3/domains/softnetonline.in

References (2)

  • Malpedia profile ThreatFox IOCs
  • 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 16:07:23 UTC. Reporter: varysz. Tags: etherhiding, victim.

Remediations (10)

  • web:blog.sicuranext.com

    A real-world ClickFix intrusion observed from both sandbox and endpoint telemetry, revealing the complete attack path from a compromised WordPress site to a blocked GULoader execution, including a full process creation call stack from the Windows Run dialog to the kernel.

  • 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.

  • web:gurucul.com

    Overview This report analyzes a malware distribution campaign leveraging a spoofed OpenClaw platform to deliver an infostealer payload . The campaign relies on ClickFix-style social engineering to trick users into executing malicious commands manually, bypassing browser-based security controls. Once executed, the payload initiates a staged infection chain involving a loader , a masqueraded ...

  • web:thehackernews.com

    ClickFix attacks are delivering BabaDeda, Lorem Ipsum, and Potemkin loaders to deploy stealers, RATs, and ransomware-linked tooling.

  • 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 ...

  • web:www.elastic.co

    Elastic Security Labs detected a surge in ClickFix campaigns, using GHOSTPULSE to deploy Remote Access Trojans and data-stealing malware .

  • web:www.malwarebytes.com

    We found PavinLoader being used across ClickFix, fake software, and RenPy campaigns to deliver Amatera Stealer and other malware .

  • web:www.microsoft.com

    The ClickFix social engineering technique has been growing in popularity, with campaigns targeting thousands of enterprise and end-user devices daily. This technique exploits users' tendency to resolve technical issues by tricking them into running malicious commands. These commands, in turn, deliver payloads that ultimately lead to information theft and exfiltration.

  • web:www.microsoft.com

    Data collection and exfiltration Like the loader install campaign, the stealer prompts the user to enter their password. It validates locally whether the entered password is correct using dscl utility. After capturing the target user's password, the malware then focuses on stealing high-value credentials and financial artifacts.

  • web:www.seqrite.com

    Table of Contents Introduction The Evolving Threat of Attack Loaders Objective of This Blog Technical Methodology and Analysis Initial Access and Social Engineering Multi-Stage Obfuscation and De-obfuscation Anti-Analysis Techniques The Final Payload Conclusion IOCs Quick Heal \ Seqrite Protection MITRE ATT&CK Mapping Introduction With the evolution of cyber threats, the final execution of a ...

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