DuckTail vs. VietCredCare: The Cybercrime Comedy Duo Ruffling Facebook Feathers in Vietnam
VietCredCare and DuckTail are like the yin and yang of cybercrime in Vietnam. One pretends to be Excel, while the other impersonates LinkedIn recruiters. Both target Facebook accounts, but DuckTail still dances on despite crackdowns. Group-IB warns of emerging threats, as these malware families keep cybercriminals entertained and Facebook users on their toes!
Hot Take:
Looks like Vietnam’s cybercriminals have been playing a dangerous game of “Duck, Duck, Goose,” only this time, the goose is your Facebook account. And spoiler alert: DuckTail is still in the game, while VietCredCare is benched! Who knew malware could be such a drama queen?
Key Points:
- VietCredCare and DuckTail are malware families targeting Facebook accounts in Vietnam.
- VietCredCare operated as malware-as-a-service, leveraging trusted application disguises.
- DuckTail used spear-phishing via LinkedIn and WhatsApp, targeting international accounts.
- VietCredCare’s activities have declined, but DuckTail remains active with evolving tactics.
- Group-IB advises boosting digital security measures against such malware threats.
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