LinkedIn Faces Malware Distribution Via DLL Sideloading

Cybersecurity researchers and industry outlets report attackers are using LinkedIn private messages to distribute remote access trojans (RATs) via DLL sideloading. The campaign uses social engineering—fake job offers and business proposals—to trick professionals into running executables that load malicious DLLs, enabling stealthy data exfiltration and backdoor access. Experts recommend enabling multi-factor authentication, advanced EDR and targeted user training to protect finance, technology and government organizations.