Security News > 2022 > April > Emotet malware launches new email campaign

Although it had previously been foiled by a global law enforcement effort, it looks like Emotet malware has returned behind a new campaign.

New findings from cybersecurity company Check Point show that Emotet has reemerged since November 2021 as the most prevalent form of malware through an aggressive email drive using Easter themed phishing scams to distribute the botnet.

"By theming their phishing emails around seasonal holidays such as Easter, they are able to exploit the buzz of the festivities and lure victims into downloading malicious attachments that contain malware such as Emotet. In the run up to Easter weekend, we expect to see more of these scams and urge users to pay close attention, even if the email looks like it's from a reputable source. Easter isn't the only public holiday and cybercriminals will continue to deploy the same tactics to inflict harm."

Check Point notes that Easter seemed to signal the resurgence of Emotet's deployment, as it launched an aggressive email campaign against its targets.

Whether the Emotet malware will continue to be aggressive via email phishing campaigns or not remains to be seen, but it is important that users employ best practices and judgment along with zero-trust approaches to avoid being a casualty of this malicious software.

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