Pierluigi Paganini
May 24, 2020
Threat actors exploit the interest in the Coronavirus outbreak while infections increase worldwide, experts are observing new campaigns on a daily bases.
Below a list of attacks detected this week.
May 19 – Hackers Target Oil Producers During COVID-19 Slump
Recent research shows that the oil industry — already experiencing difficulties due to COVID-19 — must remain abreast of threats to stay safe from hackers.
May 22 – Microsoft warns of “massive campaign” using COVID-19 themed emails
Experts from the Microsoft Security Intelligence team provided some details on a new “massive campaign” using COVID-19 themed emails.
May 23 – Experts observed a spike in COVID-19 related malspam emails containing GuLoader
Security experts observed a spike in the use of the GuLoader since March 2020 while investigating COVID-19-themed malspam campaigns.
If you are interested in COVID19-themed attacks from February 1 give a look at the following posts:
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