---
title: "Microsoft discovers new sLoad 2.0 (Starslord) malware"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/microsoft-discovers-new-sload-2-0-starslord-malware/"
date: "2020-01-22T02:32:32+00:00"
section: "Vendor News"
tags:
  - "Cyber Criminals"
  - "Cyber Security"
  - "Cyber Security Awareness"
  - "Malicious Attack"
  - "Malware"
  - "Microsoft"
  - "Windows Security"
source: "zdnet.com"
source_url: "https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-discovers-new-sload-2-0-starslord-malware/"
---

# Microsoft discovers new sLoad 2.0 (Starslord) malware

January 22, 2020 · Reported by zdnet.com

![](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/portadas/2020/microsoft-discovers-new-sload-2-0-starslord-malware.png)

> After thoroughly having its secrets laid bare last month in a Microsoft exposé report, the operators of the sLoad malware have put into circulation a revamped 2.0 version earlier this month.

[Read the full article at zdnet.com](https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-discovers-new-sload-2-0-starslord-malware/)

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