Itbrief BlackSanta Campaign Targets HR with Malware-laden Job Applications
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A Russian-speaking cybercriminal group, dubbed BlackSanta, is targeting corporate HR teams by sending fake job applications that install malware capable of disabling endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. This campaign exploits the hiring process, using seemingly legitimate resumes hosted on familiar cloud storage services to infiltrate organizations and steal sensitive data.
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2026-03-10
BlackSanta campaign reported targeting HR workflows
2026-03-10
Malware identified that disables EDR tools
2026-03-10
Fake job applications used as attack vector
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