Check Point Research has reported a significant change in the malware landscape. NJRat, a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) known for targeting Middle Eastern government agencies, has become the second most common malware. At the same time, a new mal-spam campaign has been discovered, spreading #AgentTesla through email attachments that pretend to be legitimate order and shipment documents. πΎπ§ #Malware #Cybersecurity
AgentTesla, now the sixth most frequently used malware, is particularly dangerous. It can capture keystrokes, clipboard data, and send unauthorized data to a Command & Control server. The education sector is the most targeted by these cyber threats. Additionally, the report highlights the "Zyxel ZyWALL Command Injection (CVE-2023-28771)" as the most exploited vulnerability, affecting 42% of organizations worldwide. π»π #AgentTesla #CyberThreats #Vulnerability
It's crucial for businesses to stay vigilant, especially as we approach the busy shopping season. Be cautious of cybercriminals' sophisticated tactics, such as impersonating brands and sending malicious email attachments. ποΈπ« #Cybersecurity #Phishing
Source: Blog By Check Point Team