DarkGate Malware: Persistent Threat in Active Distribution

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DarkGate Malware: Persistent Threat in Active Distribution

Summary:

 In a recent Darkgate malware campaign targets users with fake QuickBooks invoices in PDFs via compromised email accounts. Clicking the link to “view” the invoice installs malicious software through a JAR file. This downloaded JAR file then infects the system further by downloading and extracting a ZIP archive likely containing additional malware.

Threat Level – Amber | Attack Report

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