Operation Artemis: Analysis of HWP-Based DLL Side Loading Attacks
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◈ Key Findings
- The threat actor poses as a writer for Korean TV programs and reaches out to targets for casting or interview arrangements.
- A short self-introduction and legitimate-looking instructions are used to build trust.
- The attacker distributes a malicious HWP file disguised as a pre-interview questionnaire or event guide document.
- The attack combines initial HWP execution with DLL side loading to evade signature-based detection.
- Real-time monitoring through an EDR solution is essential for identifying abnormal behavior.
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