Security News > 2024 > October > Astaroth Banking Malware Resurfaces in Brazil via Spear-Phishing Attack
2024-10-16 07:20
A new spear-phishing campaign targeting Brazil has been found delivering a banking malware called Astaroth (aka Guildma) by making use of obfuscated JavaScript to slip past security guardrails. "The spear-phishing campaign's impact has targeted various industries, with manufacturing companies, retail firms, and government agencies being the most affected," Trend Micro said in a new analysis. "
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