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Attackers Leverage Excel File Encryption to Deliver Malware

Researchers from Mimecast have recently observed a campaign where threat actors are using a somewhat rarely seen but easy method to distribute malware using Microsoft Excel's standard file encryption ...
Redmond Magazine

Attackers Using Excel Read-Only Files To Obscure Malware

Attackers can attempt to hide malicious payloads in Excel files sent by e-mail by using a standard Excel feature, according to a Tuesday post by Mimecast researchers. It turns out that automatic ...
MCPmag

Researchers Warn of Malware Threat in Excel Read-Only Files

Researchers from Mimecast reported this week that attackers are hiding malicious payloads in Excel files sent by e-mail by using a standard Excel feature. It turns out that automatic encryption of ...
ZDNet

LimeRAT malware is being spread through VelvetSweatshop Excel encryption technique

A new campaign is spreading the LimeRAT Remote Access Trojan by harnessing an old encryption technique in Excel files. In addition, the modular Trojan can spread through connected USB drives, ...