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HollowQuill Malware Attacking Government Agencies Worldwide Via Weaponized PDF Documents

HollowQuill Malware Attacking Government Agencies Worldwide Via Weaponized PDF Documents

The “HollowQuill” malware campaign targets academic institutions and government agencies using weaponized PDF documents to initiate infections. Advanced social engineering tactics create deceptive documents that evade detection and install malware, including a disguised OneDrive application. The attack focuses on stealing sensitive data and employs sophisticated evasion techniques. Recommended defenses include disabling macros and monitoring DNS anomalies.

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