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This new phishing kit turns PDF files into malware - here's how to stay safe

MatrixPDF phishing kit weaponizes PDFs using embedded JavaScript and redirect mechanisms It mimics legitimate tools, offering drag-and-drop import, content blur, and Gmail bypass features To stay safe ...
Bleeping Computer

New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures

A new phishing and malware distribution toolkit called MatrixPDF allows attackers to convert ordinary PDF files into interactive lures that bypass email security and redirect victims to credential ...
PC World

Beware! Malware distributors are switching to less suspicious file types

After aggressively using JavaScript email attachments to distribute malware for the past year, attackers are now switching to less suspicious file types to trick users. Last week, researchers from the ...
Bleeping Computer

New QBot email attacks use PDF and WSF combo to install malware

QBot malware is now distributed in phishing campaigns utilizing PDFs and Windows Script Files (WSF) to infect Windows devices. Qbot (aka QakBot) is a former banking trojan that evolved into malware ...
ZDNet

This malware-spreading PDF uses a sneaky file name to trick the unwary

Attackers using the Snake keylogger malware for Windows are emailing malicious PDFs with embedded Word documents to infect victims' PCs and steal information. Malicious PDFs are an unusual tool to use ...
CSOonline

Malware distributors are switching to less suspicious file types

After aggressively using JavaScript email attachments to distribute malware for the past year, attackers are now switching to less suspicious file types to trick users. Last week, researchers from the ...