Prepare for Dropper-as-a-Service now that we have malware-as-a-service and ransomware-as-a-service (DaaS). Cybercriminals are a ruthless breed, and they’re using DaaS to spread their malware over thousands of devices in order to maximise their profits.
This service allows amateur threat actors to use droppers to deploy their malware to targets. The victims are duped into downloading pirated or authentic applications by these droppers.
According to Sophos researchers, a network of websites is serving as a DaaS. The service is reasonably priced, with some of the services being charged as little as $2 for 1,000 malware installations.
The scheme has been discovered to drop various types of malware depending on the time and place. Some droppers served as both an infostealer and a DaaS at the same time.
The DaaS business model relies heavily on cryptocurrency fraud and stolen credentials markets.
Despite the fact that website networks have been around for a long time, they are still relevant due to market dynamics. The service covers every stage of inserting malware onto a target’s PC, requiring little to no expertise on the part of the customer.
Almost every dropper can be easily identifiable. They cannot be discovered unless they are unpacked because they come in encrypted archives.
As the X-as-a-service business model has gained hold, malware developers are taking advantage of the trend to make even more money. In a corporate environment, the malware droppers’ behaviors and signatures can be detected. As a result, it’s time to resist the temptation of purchasing cracked software in order to save money.