Phishing Campaign Uses Maduro Arrest Story to Deliver Backdoor Malware

Cybercriminals are leveraging the recent arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to distribute sophisticated backdoor malware. The threat actors exploited news surrounding Maduro’s arrest on January 3, 2025, demonstrating how geopolitical events continue to serve as effective lures for malicious campaigns. The attack likely begins with a spear-phishing email containing a zip archive named “US […]

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