CPUID Breach Distributes STX RAT via Trojanized CPU-Z and HWMonitor Downloads

The CPUID website was compromised to distribute STX RAT malware through trojanized CPU-Z and HWMonitor installers.

• •The breach occurred April 9-10, 2026, with download URLs redirected to malicious sites hosting trojans.
• •Attackers used DLL side-loading with a malicious CRYPTBASE.dll file embedded in legitimate signed executables.
• •STX RAT provides HVNC, infostealer capabilities, in-memory code execution, and reverse proxy functionality.
• •Over 150 victims were affected, primarily individuals but also organizations in retail, manufacturing, consulting, telecommunications, and agriculture sectors.

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