DarkGate and PikaBot activity surge after QakBot takedown #malware #phishing #cybersecurity

Successors to QakBot malware, DarkGate and PikaBot, are emerging in new phishing campaigns that use similar tactics #QakBot #DarkGate #PikaBot #phishing

DarkGate and PikaBot campaigns employ hijacked email threads and limited user access to spread malware #malware #cybersecurity

Post-QakBot takedown campaigns test different malware delivery options and target a wide range of industries #malware #cybersecurity

DarkGate and PikaBot are advanced malware families with versatile capabilities, including data stealing and remote control #DarkGate #PikaBot #malware

QakBot infrastructure was dismantled by an international law enforcement operation, but threat actors are now using other malware families #QakBot #cybersecurity

Overall, the FBI-led takedown of QakBot has raised questions about its lasting impact #QakBot #cybersecurity

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