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Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new piece ofmalwaretargeting Windows devices, so be on the lookout.

The end goal was always the same, though - to grant the operators remote access to infected endpoints.

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The latest version was seen being distributed via phishing emails.

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Apparently, the attackers are sending out malicious PDF files that embed a link to a password-protected .7z archive.

Msinfo32 is a legitimate windows binary tasked with gathering system information.

It is generally used to diagnose different computer issues.

Usually, the instructions include a stage-two payload which grant full access to the attackers.

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