Notorious threat group Emotet has been detected testing new and significantly different attack techniques potentially in preparation for larger campaigns or selective and limited attacks, according to research from cybersecurity vendor Proofpoint. The firm stated the activity occurred while the prolific botnet and Trojan threat actor was on a period of hiatus and not conducting […]
Cybersecurity professionals have once again begun to see threat actors drop malware in a bid to revive the infamous Emotet botnet. In January this year, law enforcement agencies in Europe and North America joined forces as part of a coordinated effort to disrupt and take down the Emotet botnet. However, multiple security vendors and experts, […]
More than six years have passed since the banking Trojan Emotet was first detected. During this time it has repeatedly mutated, changed direction, acquired partners, picked up modules, and generally been the cause of high-profile incidents and multimillion-dollar losses. The malware is still in fine fettle, and remains one of the most potent cybersecurity threats […]
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