Security News > 2024 > December > Hackers Use Microsoft MSC Files to Deploy Obfuscated Backdoor in Pakistan Attacks
2024-12-17 14:11
A new phishing campaign has been observed employing tax-themed lures to deliver a stealthy backdoor payload as part of attacks targeting Pakistan. Cybersecurity company Securonix, which is tracking the activity under the name FLUX#CONSOLE, said it likely starts with a phishing email link or attachment, although it said it couldn't obtain the original email used to launch the attack. "One of the
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