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Obsidian Plugin Abused to Deploy RAT

A recent campaign has abused a popular plugin for the Obsidian note-taking app to deploy a remote access trojan (RAT), specifically the Phantom Pulse RAT. This development highlights the potential risks associated wit…

The abuse was first reported on Hacker News, with users discussing the malicious plugin and its impact on Obsidian users. According to the report, the plugin was used to spread the Phantom Pulse RAT, a type of malware…

The Phantom Pulse RAT is a highly malicious tool that can be used to steal sensitive information, install additional malware, and take control of infected systems. The fact that it was deployed using a popular Obsidia…

Users of the Obsidian app are advised to exercise caution when installing plugins and to ensure that they are only installing plugins from trusted sources. Additionally, users should regularly update their plugins and…

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