Leslieloader
- First seen
- 2022-06-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- loader
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:15:23
Context
Leslieloader is a loader written in Golang, named after the observed AES decryption key referencing deceased actor, Leslie Cheung. The loader assists in the initial infection and deployment of the malicious payload, enabling execution on a system. The loader achieves its goal by decoding and decrypting a secondary payload binary, then injecting it into another process.
Reports & references
- thehackernews.com — Chinese Hackers Rednovember Target (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Leslieloader (report)
- kroll.com — Leslieloader Undocumented Loader Observed (report)