Beware the Phantom Invoice: Clever Windows Search Scam Uncovered
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a clever cybercrime campaign exploiting Windows search functionality to distribute malware. Phishing emails trick victims into interacting with a malicious .ZIP archive, bypassing antivirus protections. Always be wary of unexpected email attachments and keep your security measures up to date.
Hot Take:
Looks like cybercriminals are giving Windows Search a new job description: malware enabler!
Key Points:
– Cybercriminals are abusing Windows search functionality to distribute malware.
– The attack begins with a phishing email containing a .ZIP archive of an HTML file.
– The HTML file tricks Windows Explorer into displaying malicious files as legitimate downloads.
– A shortcut document (.LNK) points to a malicious batch script (.BAT) hosted on a server.
– Researchers couldn’t determine the exact payload due to the server being shut down.