Kaspersky GReAT uncovers attack targeting government-only Windows system in Asia


Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered an attack targeting a customized version of Windows 10 used exclusively by government organizations in an Asian country. The attackers used legitimate software components to launch NetamLoader, a previously unknown malware framework that can receive and run additional code while concealing its activity. The team presented the research at the Security Analyst Summit 2026 in Bali.

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