Glossary
Payload
The part of malware or an exploit that carries out its actual malicious action — such as encrypting files, opening a backdoor, or exfiltrating data — as distinct from the delivery mechanism, such as a phishing attachment, that gets it onto the target system.
Recent coverage mentioning Payload
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Ransomware groups are increasingly recruiting insiders to bypass advanced security, posing a significant threat to organizational data and operations.
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Node.js Abuse: Attackers Deploy Malware via Trusted Runtime
Threat actors are leveraging Node.js as a signed, trusted tool to deploy various malicious payloads, evading detection in targeted attacks since February 2026.
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