Archive: Articles with Tag 'Email'

Qakbot Email Thread Hijacking Attacks Drop Multiple Payloads

Researchers have observed attackers leveraging email thread hijacking tactics to spread the Qakbot malware, which in turn deploys multiple payloads.

Malware, Email

Online Contact Forms Used in BazarLoader Attacks

Threat actors are attempting to gain the trust of victims by pretending to be a potential customer and filling out an online contact form before launching the BazarLoader attack.

Malware, Email

Microsoft to Block Macros by Default in Office Apps

Microsoft is blocking macros by default for Office, which it hopes will make abuse by cybercriminals more difficult.

Microsoft, Spear Phishing, Email

Q&A: Crane Hassold

Crane Hassold, with Abnormal Security, recently joined Lindsey O’Donnell-Welch on the Decipher podcast to talk about why business email compromise attacks are still a top financially damaging threat today.

Business Email Compromise, Email, Q&a

APTs Leverage New RTF Phishing Tactic

Three APTs have been observed using RTF template injection, and researchers warn more threat groups may adopt the new tactic.

Phishing, Malware, Email