Hackers are using Skype and Microsoft Teams to deliver the DarkGate malware. DarkGate is a Windows-based malware that allows remote access, file encryption, cryptocurrency mining, and credential theft. The attacks have been observed in the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The attackers use hijacked Skype accounts to send malicious VBA scripts disguised as PDF files. They also use the Microsoft Teams platform to deliver malicious attachments. Organizations are advised to have control over instant messaging applications and use multifactor authentication to protect against these attacks.
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