Threat Spotlight: XLLing in Excel - threat actors using malicious add-ins

Microsoft is phasing out support for executing VBA macros in downloaded Office documents. Cisco Talos investigates another vector for introduction of malicious code to Microsoft Excel--malicious add-ins, specifically XLL files. Although XLL files were supported since early versions of Excel,...

Emotet is Back With New Tricks to Spread Malware

Emotet malware attacks are back after a 10-month “spring break” – with criminals behind the attack rested, tanned and ready to launch a new campaign strategy. That new approach includes more targeted phishing attacks, different from the previous spray-and-pray campaigns, according to new research...