Security News > 2023 > September > New DarkGate Malware Campaign Hits Companies Via Microsoft Teams
Get technical details about how this new attack campaign is delivered via Microsoft Teams and how to protect your company from this loader malware.
A new report from global cybersecurity company Truesec reveals a new attack campaign leveraging Microsoft Teams to infect companies' users.
While the motivation of the attacker remains unknown, this DarkGate loader malware could allow its perpetrator to go for financial gain or cyberespionage.
DarkGate is a loader malware written in Delphi; the goal is to enable the download and execution of other malware once it runs on an infected computer.
How new attack spreads DarkGate loader via Microsoft Teams.
In addition to developing DarkGate loader, RastaFarEye advertised more malware developed by himself, including on Mac operating systems.
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https://www.techrepublic.com/article/darkgate-loader-malware-microsoft-teams/
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