Security News > 2018 > January > Hackers Exploiting Three Microsoft Office Flaws to Spread Zyklon Malware

2018-01-17 18:33
Security researchers have spotted a new malware campaign in the wild that spreads an advanced botnet malware by leveraging at least three recently disclosed vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office. Dubbed Zyklon, the fully-featured malware has resurfaced after almost two years and primarily found targeting telecommunications, insurance and financial services. Active since early 2016, Zyklon is
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