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Locky updated to exploit Office DDE feature and spread ransomware

23

Oct

2017

A legitimate feature in Microsoft Office that allows Word to load data from other documents is being exploited to push a new variant of the Locky ransomware. Victims are reportedly targeted with malspam messages via the infamous Necurs botnet. Under the subject line “Emailed Invoice” followed by a string of random numbers, the malspam attack […]

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Necurs-Based DDE Attacks Now Spreading Locky Ransomware

20

Oct

2017

Microsoft may soon have to reflect on its stance that the use of an Office feature called DDE to execute code on compromised computers doesn’t merit a patch. The SANS Internet Storm Center last night said the Necurs botnet has been spreading Locky ransomware using the DDE attack. Handler Brad Duncan said he had access […]

Category Malware Vulnerabilities Written by Threatpost 0 Comments

Old botnet learning new tricks, like taking desktop screenshots

17

Oct

2017

Researchers are warning that the group behind Necurs, one of the most venerable malware spamming operations, has added functions to its toolkit to gain new insight into its victims. Necurs is a botnet, a vast network of hacked computers used in this case to email malware to new victims. The malware includes TrickBot, which is […]

Category Hacker Malware Written by Thehill 0 Comments

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Locky updated to exploit Office DDE feature and spread ransomware

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