Digital Warfare Podcast Daily Brief #126 July 06, 2026

The Digital Warfare Podcast · Jul 6, 2026 · 3m · transcript

Summary

Researchers identified a Silver Fox campaign that combines a Go-based Remote Access Trojan with a dedicated antivirus killing tool to establish persistence while disabling endpoint protection. By removing security controls early in the intrusion, attackers can conduct credential theft, reconnaissance, and lateral movement with significantly lower risk of detection. The campaign reflects the growing use of modular malware designed to separate access, evasion, and persistence into specialized components.

Key Takeaways

• Silver Fox deployed a Go-based RAT alongside a dedicated antivirus…