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Hackers Launching a Fast-changing Malware Attack using .DOC Extention

Researchers discovered a new malware that rapidly changing its sophisticated behavior in order to escape from the email security protection and infection the victims. The malware is being sent to the targeted victims using automatically downloads a Word template using a a.doc extension. Attackers masquerading as a. confirmation on a paid invoice that fooled users to click and open it to initiate the infection process. The attack pattern identified at 12:24pm on Wednesday, February 20th, the attack has (so far) consisted of three distinct waves, each. wave corresponding with a different destination URL.”]

Source: https://gbhackers.com/fast-changing-malware-attack/

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