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Attackers Turn Trusted Node.js Runtime Into Malware Delivery Tool in Targeted Attacks

The Hacker News·September 3, 2026·1 min read
Attackers Turn Trusted Node.js Runtime Into Malware Delivery Tool in Targeted Attacks

Threat actors are abusing the trusted Node.js runtime to deliver malware in attacks on government departments, tech firms, and hotels since February 2026. Symantec's Threat Hunter Team reported the technique's appeal lies in node.exe's legitimacy, allowing malicious payloads to evade detection.

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