rat malware

A new email-based cyberattack tricks users into either giving away their Office365 login details or installing malware disguised as a Microsoft app. The attack uses trusted platforms like files.fm to appear legitimate and targets businesses and professionals using a double-threat strategy.

The Horns and Hooves campaign, active since March 2023, has targeted over 1,000 victims with phishing emails containing JavaScript payloads that deploy sophisticated RAT malware like NetSupport RAT and BurnsRAT. This attack primarily targets private users, retailers, and service businesses in Russia, leveraging remote access tools for data theft, ransomware, and malware deployment.