New attack paths: Dangerous macros hidden in ISO, LNK, RAR & Co
The use of macros to spread malware has declined significantly: by as much as 2021 percent between October 2022 and June 66. However, attackers are beginning to use tricks to circumvent the protection. Commonly, cyber criminals use VBA macros to automatically execute malicious content if a user has macros enabled in Office applications. XL4 macros, on the other hand, are specific to the Excel application, but can also be used by attackers as a tool for spreading malware. The masterminds behind macro-based attacks typically use social engineering to convince the recipient…