Windows 10 background image tool can be abused to download malware


A binary in Windows 10 responsible for setting an image for the desktop and lock screen can help attackers download malware on a compromised system without raising the alarm.

Known as living-off-the-land binaries (LoLBins), these files come with the operating system and have a legitimate purpose. Attackers of all colors are abusing them in post-exploitation phases to hide malicious activity.

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Source: Bleeping Computer