XWorm RAT Evolves Into Surveillance Platform

SecurityWeek - Oct 13, 2026

Expanded plugin count allows the malware to monitor users’ location, stream live audio, and interact with authenticated browser sessions. The post XWorm RAT Evolves Into Surveillance Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek.

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