Decoy Microsoft Word document delivers malware through a RAT

A Remote Administration Tool (RAT) is delivered via an unusual route: a benign-looking Microsoft Word document with an ulterior motive.
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Data Stealer Malware Hits Critical Cyber Infrastructure in US and S.Korea

By Waqas

IT security researchers at FireEye have discovered a malware that aims

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Spoofed IRS notice delivers RAT through link updating trick

The malware delivery trick involving updating links in Word documents is apparently gaining some traction: the latest campaign to use it likely takes the form of fake emails from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The fake email includes an attachment, supposedly a CP2000 notice, which is sent by the IRS when the income and/or payment information they have on file doesn’t match the information the person reported on his or her tax return. This mismatch … More Continue reading Spoofed IRS notice delivers RAT through link updating trick

‘HoeflerText’ Popups Target Browsers With RAT and Locky Ransomware

A malware campaign utilizing bogus “HoeflerText” popup warnings is back in full swing targeting Google Chrome and Firefox browsers with Locky ransomware attacks and the NetSupport Manager RAT. Continue reading ‘HoeflerText’ Popups Target Browsers With RAT and Locky Ransomware

“Wanna see the Game of Thrones in advance” email delivers malware

By Carolina

Beware of Email promising Game of Thrones Spoilers because it

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Angelika Rodriguez – zales@municipiodepaute.gob.ec – Purchase Order malspam delivers nanocore RAT

Continuing with the never ending series of malware laden emails  is an email with the subject of  Purchase Order  coming   from Angelika Rodriguez <zales@municipiodepaute.gob.ec>which delivers what is probably a nanocore RAT ( it matches yara sigs for that malware) What makes these slightly worse than any other infected or compromised sender  is the sending Continue reading → Continue reading Angelika Rodriguez – zales@municipiodepaute.gob.ec – Purchase Order malspam delivers nanocore RAT