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Unknown Loader: Domain name that delivers a malware payload villageonsedge.co.za

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 16:07:35 UTC. Reporter: varysz. Tags: etherhiding, victim.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

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

Type
domain
Value
villageonsedge.co.za
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

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/villageonsedge.co.za

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 16:07:35 UTC. Reporter: varysz. Tags: etherhiding, victim.

Remediations (10)

  • web:blog.sicuranext.com

    EtherHiding: blockchain-based payload delivery Two seconds after the page loaded, the injected JavaScript initiated outbound queries to the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) Testnet. The BSC Testnet (Chain ID 97) is a free-to-use Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible blockchain.

  • 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:femtosec.io

    Analysis of the ClickFix loader emerging on underground forums. Learn how this malware deployment tool impacts enterprise security and how to mitigate the risk.

  • web:ismalicious.com

    4,553 indicators of compromise attributed to the Unknown Loader malware family — domains , IPs, URLs and file hashes, from abuse.ch feeds.

  • web:rhisac.org

    The malware provides operators with persistence, system reconnaissance, command execution, payload delivery, and resilient command and control capabilities. Key Takeaways DOUBLECUP is a Russian Loader - as -a-Service developed for ClickFix campaigns and has operated since early June 2026.

  • web:socprime.com

    The final payload is an unidentified Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that relies on DLL side-loading to establish persistence and communicate with its C2 infrastructure. Investigation The investigation included analysis of HTTPS traffic, PCAP files, and malicious archives linked to SmartApeSG activity.

  • web:thehackernews.com

    Microsoft details a new ClickFix variant abusing DNS nslookup commands to stage malware , enabling stealthy payload delivery and RAT deployment.

  • web:thehackernews.com

    WordlistLoader delivers Amatera via ClearFake ClickFix attacks, while SynkLoader uses Teams phishing to steal Windows login credentials.

  • web:threatfox.abuse.ch

    A malware sample can be associated with only one malware family. The page below gives you an overview on indicators of compromise associated with unknown_loader .

  • 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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