Uncovering Executables That Trigger DLL Sideloading Attacks with Endpoint Context
Zscaler, Monday, October 12th, 2026
Zscaler explains DLL sideloading, its use by Silver Fox and REvil, and how endpoint context helps uncover it.
Zscaler notes a resurgence of DLL sideloading among cybercriminal and espionage groups, a technique that runs malicious code under the guise of a legitimate, trusted application.
The post explains what DLL sideloading is and how threat actors use it, walking through examples from Silver Fox and REvil ransomware.
It then describes how Zscaler uses endpoint context to identify the executables involved, along with mitigation strategies.