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This malicious website displayed aMicrosoftOneDrive folder that hosts an executable named “Unpublished Pictures 1-20230802T122531-002-sfx.exe.”

PEAPOD itself is a slimmed-down version of the RomCom RAT, featuring 10 commands (RomCom has 42).

Anonymous Hacker

These commands include executing arbitrary code, grabbing system information, and self-destruction in case of compromise.

The researchers believe the attackers cut down on unnecessary bulk to make the RAT stealthier and harder to remove.

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