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SEO-Poisoned Fake PuTTY MSI Delivers Node.js Loader with Ethereum Smart-Contract (EtherHiding) C2 Resolution and Hands-On-Keyboard Operator Capability

📅 October 13, 2026 📰 unit42.paloaltonetworks.com 🔍 0 CVE(s) referenced

An SEO-poisoned fake PuTTY installer deploys a stealthy Node.js loader that resolves rotating C2 infrastructure through an Ethereum smart contract, enabling arbitrary code execution, browser-data theft, reconnaissance, and near-live desktop surveillance.

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