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ScatterBrain: Unmasking the shadow of PoisonPlug's obfuscator


We been tracking multiple espionage operations conducted by China-nexus actors utilizing POISONPLUG.SHADOW malware.

We remain dedicated to advancing methodologies and fostering innovation to adapt to and counteract the ever-evolving tactics of threat actors, ensuring the security of Google and our customers against sophisticated cyber espionage operations. Given the complexity of each category, we concentrate on the core aspects necessary to break the obfuscator by providing a guided walkthrough of our deobfuscator's source code and highlighting the essential logic required to reverse these transformations. Through this exhaustive examination and the introduction of our deobfuscator, we contribute to the ongoing efforts to mitigate the risks posed by highly obfuscated malware, reinforcing the resilience of cybersecurity defenses against evolving adversarial tactics.

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