The hacking team TA558 allegedly related to a new mass phishing campaign targeting a wide range of sectors in the Latin America, with the aim of developing the Venom RAT.
Most attacks have been detected in hotels, travel companies, commercial, financial, construction, industrial and governmental services in Spain, the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Portugal, the United States, Mexico, Portugal, the United States and the United States. Brazil, the Dominican Republic and Argentina.
According to Perception Point researcher, Idan Tarab, the attack starts with phishing emails, aimed at distributing Venom RAT, which has possibilities to collect sensitive data data and remote systems management.
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The revelation comes as threat actors are increasingly using the malware loader, DarkGate.
“Ransomware groups use DarkGate to establish an initial base and develop various types of malware in corporate Networks“, noted EclecticIQ researcher Arda Büyükkaya.
DarkGate is used to distribute other malware, such as tools information theft, ransomware and remote management tools (maybe for Venom RAT). The goal of these threat actors is to increase the number of infected devices and the volume of data extracted from a victim.
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What are the best methods of protection against RAT malware?
The first and most important method of protection is update and education. Users need to be aware of the techniques that attackers use to spread malware so that they can recognise and avoid them.
The installation of a reliable security software is another basic method of protection against malware, such as Venom RAT. This software should include antivirus, anti-spyware and anti-malware functions, as well as protection against phishing.
It is also important to keep the operating system and all applications up to date. The updates include fixes Security that can protect your computer from the latest threats.
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Η use of strong codes Accessed at and changing them regularly can protect your data from theft. Also, using a password manager can help manage and secure passwords.
Finally, the careful interaction with emails and the attached files are vital. Never open attachments or click on links from unknown sources because they may contain malware (e.g. Venom RAT malware).
Source: thehackernews.com
