Scworld AI-Driven Phishing Campaign Distributing PureRAT Malware
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A Vietnamese threat actor is utilizing AI to create code for a phishing campaign that delivers PureRAT malware and other malicious payloads. The campaign targets individuals with job-themed emails, luring them to open attachments that contain harmful executables. This tactic indicates a trend where lower-skilled attackers are leveraging AI to enhance their attack capabilities.
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