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UAE cyberattack exposes new Sosano malware by Proofpoint

Researchers from Proofpoint have discovered a highly-targeted email-based cyberattack focusing on UAE organisations involved in aviation, satellite communications and infrastructure. The hackers used a new backdoor malware called Sosano and disguised infection chains with unexpected methods. The targeted emails were sent from a compromised trusted source and malware was delivered via a fraudulent domain that appeared to be a legitimate Indian electronics company. The attacks were linked to possible Iranian-aligned adversaries.

Source: securitybrief.co.nz –

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