Despite authorities seizing the infrastructure and financial assets of the Qakbot malware gang in August, the group continued their cyberattacks. Cisco Talos researchers suggest the gang was distributing Ransom Knight ransomware and Remcos backdoor via phishing emails prior to the take-down. They provide evidence suggesting that the FBI-led operation didn’t impact the group’s spam delivery infrastructure.
Only 1% of malicious emails that reach inboxes deliver malware
In 2024, 99% of email threats to corporations were found to be social engineering or phishing attacks, as per Fortra. Most pre-delivery email defenses struggle
