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Windows machines are being targeted with ZIP file workaround

Hackers are circumventing security solutions by merging multiple ZIP files into one, containing both benign content and malware. In turn, archiver software reads the files differently and may skip malware. This method has been used to infect targets with phishing emails appearing as invoices or delay notices, containing trojans or other malware. Cybersecurity researchers have unveiled that traditional detection tools struggle to identify these ZIP files, recommending heightened caution with email attachments.

Source: www.techradar.com –

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