CrackedCantil is a multifaceted malware that operates in a coordinated manner, similar to a symphony, where different types of malware work in concert to infect and damage a computer system. The name “CrackedCantil” was coined by a malware analyst known as LambdaMamba, and it reflects the malware’s method of distribution through cracked software (hence “Cracked”) and its potent, venomous impact (akin to the Cantil viper, hence “Cantil”).
The primary infection vector for CrackedCantil is through the distribution of cracked software on dubious websites and forums. Users seeking free versions of paid software are lured into downloading and executing what appears to be legitimate installers. These installers, however, are tainted with the CrackedCantil dropper, which then initiates a series of actions to infect the system.