Hackers Update Age-Old Excel 4.0 Macro Attack

XLS files sent via emails appear password protected but aren’t, opening automatically to install malware from compromised macros, according to researchers. Continue reading Hackers Update Age-Old Excel 4.0 Macro Attack

VelvetSweatshop Technique Used by Attack Campaign to Deliver LimeRAT

An attack campaign leveraged the Excel VelvetSweatshop encryption technique to deliver samples of the LimeRAT malware family. According to Mimecast, those responsible for this attack campaign turned to VelvetSweatshop to enhance the efficacy of their e… Continue reading VelvetSweatshop Technique Used by Attack Campaign to Deliver LimeRAT