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Security · 2h ago

Fake tax forms deliver remote-access malware in new campaign

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Researchers uncovered a campaign using fake tax notices to trick victims into downloading remote-access malware. The attack uses staged downloads and encrypted communications to evade detection. Users should verify tax-related emails before opening attachments or clicking links.

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The campaign's use of encrypted communications and staged downloads shows attackers are refining their techniques to bypass security tools.
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