Vidar has evolved from a basic Arkei-based credential stealer into a multi-stage, stealth-focused infostealer that now hides second‑stage payloads within JPEG and TXT files to evade modern defenses. First observed in 2018, Vidar now operates as a mature Malware‑as‑a‑Service (MaaS) with flexible delivery, multi‑stage execution, and strong data‑theft capabilities. Attackers weaponize trending topics and trusted ecosystems, […]

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