{"id":52983,"date":"2024-12-23T10:30:08","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T02:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dataplugs.com\/?p=52983"},"modified":"2024-12-23T10:30:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T02:30:49","slug":"damaged-word-files-phishing-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dataplugs.com\/en\/damaged-word-files-phishing-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"New Phishing Attack: Damaged Word Files Evade Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

A recent discovery has unveiled a new phishing attack technique where attackers cleverly exploit Microsoft Word’s file repair feature. They use corrupted Word documents as email attachments to carry out their attacks. These documents, being in a damaged state, can evade detection by security software, but users can still repair and open them through the application.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cybercriminals are continuously developing new methods to bypass email security software, ensuring that phishing emails reach their intended targets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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An overseas cybersecurity company has revealed this wave of new attacks, finding that attackers use deliberately damaged Word documents as attachments, disguised as emails from HR or payroll departments.<\/span><\/p>\n

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These malicious attachments come with various subject names, all related to employee benefits and bonuses, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n