New malware infecting Windows PCs detected, suspected of conducting espionage. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy' Knutsson has more details on the cyberattack.
A new malware has been detected by security researchers that is suspected of conducting espionage. Hackers infect devices by impersonating government agencies, usually tax agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service . Once the malicious software is on a PC, it can gather intelligence , download additional malicious software and upload data to the hacker’s server. It does all this while using Google Sheets to avoid suspicion and store data.
Kurt’s key takeaway While researchers can’t say for sure, many of the techniques used by the malware are similar to those employed by hackers suspected of espionage. Even if this assessment turns out to be incorrect, the scale and sophistication of the attack are concerning. Anyone without technical knowledge could easily fall victim and lose personal data and money. This attack specifically targets Windows users, which also raises questions about Microsoft’s security framework.
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