This week, ESET researchers published their findings about new malicious tools deployed by the Gamaredon group, including a VBA macro that takes advantage of the Microsoft Outlook email accounts of compromised targets to send spearphishing emails to their contacts. An academic study has highlighted a range of security risks associated with OmniBallot, an online voting platform used in multiple US states. A report by Citizen Lab claims that a hack-for-hire group operating out of India targeted thousands of people and organizations all over the world. All this – and more – on WeLiveSecurity.com.
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Week in security with Tony Anscombe
ESET research into Gamaredon's tricks – A flawed online voting platform – Massive hack-for-hire campaigns
12 Jun 2020