TAMECAT PowerShell backdoor deployment and exfiltration
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TAMECAT is being used as a PowerShell backdoor to maintain persistent access on compromised hosts and move data out through HTTPS, Discord, and Telegram. The malware matters because it adds remote control, reconnaissance, browser theft, mailbox collection, and screenshot capture to the operator's intrusion toolkit.
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14.11.2025 16:40 2 articles · 8mo ago
TAMECAT PowerShell backdoor deployment and exfiltration
Initial DisclosureThe initial stage centers on TAMECAT being delivered as a PowerShell backdoor after a malicious link chain reaches a loader. This phase establishes the foothold needed for persistent access and follow-on exfiltration.
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