A new variant of the GootLoader malware called GootBot has been found to facilitate lateral movement on compromised systems and evade detection. GootLoader is a stealthy malware classified as a first-stage downloader designed to attack Windows-based systems. It is considered an Initial-Access-as-a-Service (IAaaS) tool used within a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) criminal business model. The GootLoader group's introduction of their custom bot into the late stages of their attack chain is an at
