Phishing in Portugal: Lampion Malware’s Sneaky ClickFix Tricks Revealed
Unit 42’s latest discovery reveals a cunning Lampion malware campaign zooming in on Portuguese organizations. This infostealer, armed with the crafty ClickFix lure, tricks victims into executing malicious commands. It’s like a phishing attack with a Portuguese accent, targeting sensitive banking information while teaching us to never trust a computer ‘fix.’
Hot Take:
It looks like the Portuguese government and other high-profile sectors are getting a not-so-friendly visit from the Lampion malware gang. They’re not just sticking to their old tricks but have added ClickFix to their cyber magic show, making it easier to lure victims into their digital rabbit hole. Talk about a malware makeover!
Key Points:
- Lampion malware targets Portuguese organizations with a new trick up its sleeve: ClickFix lures.
- Campaign involves complex infection chains using highly obfuscated VB scripts.
- Phishing emails with malicious ZIP attachments serve as the starting point.
- Multiple stages in the infection chain make it difficult to detect.
- Palo Alto Networks offers advanced protection services for their customers.
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