Email Attacks on the Rise: How Cybercriminals Hide Malware in Plain Sight to Steal Your Data
Forcepoint X-Labs warns of a surge in email attacks using JavaScript attachments to sneak malware into businesses. These sneaky emails mimic everyday business communications, luring victims into opening malicious files. To stay safe, combine advanced email filtering, endpoint protection, and user awareness.
Hot Take:
Who knew that email attachments could be the surprise piñatas of the cybercrime world? Just when you think you’re opening a harmless document, out pops a malware fiesta! In 2025, it seems cybercriminals have graduated from stealing candy to going full-on heist mode, using JavaScript attachments as their new Swiss Army knife. Businesses, beware: that innocent-looking email might just be an invitation to a malware masquerade ball!
Key Points:
- Businesses face an increase in email attacks with malware hidden in files.
- Cybercriminals are using JavaScript attachments in emails to bypass defenses.
- Malicious emails mimic everyday business communications to deceive recipients.
- Techniques like steganography and ‘Living off the Land’ are used to execute attacks.
- Final payloads often include Remote Access Trojans and data-stealing malware.
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