Cybereason has issued a Threat Alert regarding a phishing campaign using copyright infringement as a lure to deliver the Rhadamanthys stealer across several European nations. Adopting clever tactics like DLL side-loading via legitimised PDF readers, this campaign aims to extract sensitive information through deceptive emails impersonating legal authorities.
Key Points
- The phishing campaign targets central and eastern Europe using creative copyright infringement messages.
- They exploit DLL side-loading techniques to run malicious code within trusted processes, mainly focusing on PDF reader applications.
- The emails prompt victims with threats of serious legal consequences should they fail to act within a tight deadline.
- Numerous European countries, especially multimedia professionals, are being targeted due to their likely use of tools tied to the content flagged in the phishing messages.
- Cybereason’s Defence Platform can detect and mitigate these types of DLL side-loading attacks, advocating proactive monitoring and security practices.
Why should I read this?
If you operate in or around Europe, this article is a must-read! With the Rhadamanthys stealer on the loose, understanding how these phishing attacks work can save you a ton of trouble down the line. Plus, the insights provided could help you recognise and defend against these tactics before they hit home.
