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SocGholish

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[SocGholish](https://attack.mitre.org/software/S1124) is a JavaScript-based loader malware that has been used since at least 2017. It has been observed in use against multiple sectors globally for initial access, primarily through drive-by-downloads masquerading as software updates. SocGholish is operated by [Mustard Tempest](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G1020) and its access has been sold to groups including [Indrik Spider](https://attack.mitre.org/groups/G0119) for downloading secondary RAT

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id: socgholish
kind: software
status: active
aliases: FakeUpdates
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attack S1124via mitre-attack

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MITRE ATT&CK Enterpriserecords thatMustard TempestusesSocGholish
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