MSI Mayhem – RATs Hiding in Phishing Installers to Evade Detection 🧠

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Attackers are hiding remote access trojans (RATs) inside malicious MSI installers disguised as legit software, and it’s surging in early 2026. We break down how these phishing attacks bypass EDR, what to look for, and how SOC teams can stop them before they turn into full-blown breaches. 

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