Loader
Loader / Dropper — Malware Components Used to Deliver and Execute Payloads
A Loader or Dropper is a malware component designed to install or execute additional malicious payloads on a compromised system. This SECMONS glossary entry explains how loaders and droppers function, how they differ, and why they are central to modern malware campaigns.
TrickBot — Modular Banking Trojan and Malware Delivery Framework
TrickBot is a modular malware platform initially developed as a banking trojan and later expanded into a flexible intrusion framework used for credential theft, lateral movement, and ransomware staging. This SECMONS profile provides structured technical and operational analysis.
Emotet — Modular Loader & Botnet Malware Profile
Emotet is a modular malware platform that evolved from a banking trojan into a large-scale loader and botnet ecosystem, frequently used to deliver additional payloads including ransomware. This SECMONS profile provides structured analysis of Emotet’s capabilities, targeting patterns, and defensive implications.