Phishing Campaign Exploits Maduro's Arrest to Distribute Malware

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Cybercriminals are using the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2025, to distribute sophisticated backdoor malware. The attack is initiated through spear-phishing emails that contain malicious zip archives, leveraging geopolitical events as lures for their campaigns.

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Phishing Campaign Exploits Maduro's Arrest to Distribute Malware

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