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.
Loader Malware Explained and Delivery Mechanisms
Detailed analysis of loader malware, how it delivers secondary payloads, and its role in modern multi-stage cyber attacks.