#MaliciousAttachments

Microsoft Teams phishing pushes DarkGate malware via group chats

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January 30, 2024 at 12:47PM A recent phishing attack leverages Microsoft Teams group chat requests to distribute DarkGate malware via deceptive file attachments. Attackers exploit the default external messaging access and employ tactics such as double file extensions to trick victims. Organizations are advised to consider disabling External Access and to educate users on recognizing … Read more

Attackers Exploit 6-Year-Old Microsoft Office Bug to Spread Spyware

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December 20, 2023 at 11:08AM Attackers exploit a 6-year-old Microsoft Office flaw, CVE-2017-11882, in an email campaign delivering spyware via malicious Excel attachments. Zscaler revealed that the end goal is to load Agent Tesla, a remote access Trojan, in a unique attack vector that pairs a longstanding vulnerability with new complexity and evasion tactics. Organizations … Read more