Sophisticated Multi-Stage Malware Campaign Targets Windows Users

Sophisticated Multi-Stage Malware Campaign Targets Windows Users

First seen 6 Feb 2026, 18:16 UTC CybersecuritynewsDig.Watch 20.3

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A sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign has been identified, targeting Windows systems through social engineering tactics and weaponized cloud services. Users are lured into opening business-themed documents that lead to the extraction of malicious archives, which execute PowerShell commands and disable Microsoft Defender. This attack highlights the need for advanced phishing awareness and layered defenses.