We know that Emotet is a sophisticated Trojan and it is no surprise to see it has managed to navigate Microsoft’s latest defenses. “While big tech companies do their best to cut off cybercriminals at the earliest point, it’s near impossible to stop every attack from bypassing the security measures. The attackers then use the gathered information to expand the reach of the campaign and facilitate future attacks. Once installed, the malware can gather user email data such as login credentials and contact information. Once opened, a fake message appears to trick the victim into clicking the document, which downloads the Emotet infection. In the latest campaign, the attackers have adopted a new strategy of sending spam emails containing a malicious OneNote file. Last month, researchers uncovered a new malware campaign for Emotet Trojan, which rose to become the second most prevalent malware last month.Īs reported earlier this year, Emotet attackers have been exploring alternative ways to distribute malicious files since Microsoft announced they will block macros from office files. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions globally, has published its Global Threat Index for March 2023.

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Ap(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. Meanwhile Ahmyth was the most prevalent mobile malware and Log4j took top spot once again as the most exploited vulnerability Check Point Research reports that Emotet Trojan launched a new campaign last month to evade Microsoft’s macro block, sending spam emails containing malicious OneNote files.

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