#SpikedWine

New Backdoor Targeting European Officials Linked to Indian Diplomatic Events

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February 29, 2024 at 03:33AM SPIKEDWINE, a new threat actor, targeted European officials with Indian ties using the WINELOADER backdoor. They used a PDF email attachment posing as an invitation from the Indian Ambassador for a wine-tasting event, enabling malware installation. The attack is sophisticated and evasive, utilizing compromised websites for command and control. The … Read more

Cyberattackers Lure EU Diplomats With Wine-Tasting Offers

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February 28, 2024 at 01:28PM A recent cyber threat targeted European Union diplomats with a fake wine-tasting event invitation, using a backdoor called “WineLoader.” The attackers, dubbed “SpikedWine,” displayed sophisticated tactics including a staged attack chain and evasive techniques. Researchers at Zscaler’s ThreatLabz discovered the campaign and have issued IoCs and recommendations for detection and … Read more