A globe with malware networks, severed connections, and research observation paths

Amadey and StealC: Malware-as-a-Service Unavailable

C2 mapping, malware emulation, and infection telemetry supporting the Amadey and StealC disruption.

Research article · June 24, 2026
Compromised Android TV boxes connected to botnet nodes and a research observation server

Into the Vo1d: Hunting a Botnet Hidden in TV Boxes

A BSides Lisbon talk connecting malware analysis, DNS intelligence, and sinkhole telemetry in an Android TV botnet investigation.

Talk · November 14, 2025
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Hunting PrivateLoader: The Malware Behind InstallsKey PPI Service

Tracing changes in PrivateLoader protocols and string obfuscation, with YARA and Suricata detection.

Research article · February 27, 2024
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Unpacking Colibri Loader: A Russian APT-linked Campaign

A Colibri Loader unpacking walkthrough covering anti-analysis techniques, string decryption, and YARA detection.

Research article · November 30, 2022
A loader distributing different payloads through branching connections

Tracking PrivateLoader: Malware Distribution Service

Tracking PrivateLoader delivery chains and identifying 30 malware families in the collected payloads.

Research article · August 31, 2022
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Decrypting and Hunting PrivateLoader

Building a PrivateLoader string decryptor and YARA rule from a stack-based XOR pattern.

Technical walkthrough · June 6, 2022 · 4 min read