The SideWinder APT group has upgraded its toolset and is expanding its targeting beyond traditional military and governmental entities. Its operations have extended geographically across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The group has increased attacks against logistics companies, maritime infrastructures, and bodies connected to nuclear energy. It often modifies its malware within five hours of detection. The attack commences when targets open malicious DOCX files attached to spear-phishing emails.
FBI Warns Of Malware Risks In Free Online File Converters: Key Information You Need
The FBI Denver Field Office has warned about a rise in cybercrimes utilising free online file converters. Cybercriminals are using these tools to install malware
