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20+ Brazilian Government Sites Hijacked to Spread Malware

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

Over 20 Brazilian government websites were hijacked to deliver malware in a campaign called PhantomEnigma, uncovered by security firm ANY.RUN. The attackers used the sites as channels to distribute backdoors and other malicious payloads. The investigation revealed hidden infrastructure links and multiple attack vectors behind the operation.

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The breach of official government domains underscores how trusted web properties can be weaponized, highlighting the need for stricter web security protocols.
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