Hackers Abusing Skype and Teams to Deliver the DarkGate Malware

Hackers utilized the Teams and Skype messaging platforms to spread the DarkGate malware to the targeted businesses. When DarkGate malware is installed, a Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) loader script is delivered to victims. The Windows-based malware known as DARKGATE is capable of remote access to target endpoints, file encryption, cryptocurrency mining, and credential theft. It […]

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