: A sophisticated tool linked to nation-state actors (specifically FANCY BEAR) that utilizes Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate reconnaissance and document collection once inside a network. Emerging Trends in 2026

: Frequently deployed via "ClickFix" campaigns, this tool uses social engineering to trick users into executing malicious PowerShell commands. It effectively turns the user into the execution engine for the spyware.

: Provides comprehensive surveillance capabilities, including file theft and live monitoring. It is particularly dangerous in mixed-use device environments where a single compromised personal device can pivot to an enterprise network.

: An aggressive adware-based delivery system that uses fake browser update notifications to trick users into downloading more potent malware, such as ransomware.

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: A dominant "Malware-as-a-Service" (MaaS) that targets browser data and authentication cookies. It recently gained notoriety for using "Malware doing math"—trigonometry-based evasion to detect perfectly consistent mouse movements, distinguishing human users from automated security sandboxes.