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This is according to cybersecurity researchers Proofpoint, who observed the novel campaign and wrote an in-depth analysishere.

Whoever it is, its using techniques that are growing increasingly popular in the cybercriminal world.

Magnifying glass enlarging the word �malware� in computer machine code

Simple backdoor

Speaking of techniques, they start with the usual - phishing.

These emails discuss (un)paid taxes, and come with attachments.

The backdoor can do two simple things - steal sensitive data, and deploy additional payloads.

ViaInfosecurity Magazine

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