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May 2024: NDA Lures Lead to Installation of Malicious Software
Example of an NDA lure used in attacks.
Threat Alert: Meta/NDA Lures
- A Recent phishing campaign is distributing phishing lures purporting to contain a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
- The NDA is distributed in a password- protected zipped archive attachment. A password for the attachment is contained within the body of the email.
- The phishing emails purport to come from a finance center associated with real estate.
- Interacting with the attachment ultimately leads to the installation of malware on the victim’s device.
Key Action: Report Suspicious Emails
- Be cautious of unexpected application downloads. Treat any unexpected application downloads as potentially malicious.
- Be wary of emails sending password-protected documents that also contain the password. Passwords provided in the body of the email should be a cause of suspicion.
- Report ANY suspicious emails using the Phish Alarm button.