New Latrodectus malware attacks use Microsoft, Cloudflare themes
The Latrodectus malware is currently being disseminated through phishing efforts that use Cloudflare and Microsoft Azure lures to look authentic, making it more difficult for email security companies to identify the emails as malicious.
Latrodectus (also known as Unidentified 111 and IceNova) is a Windows malware downloader that is becoming more and more widespread. It was initially found by Walmart's security team and was subsequently examined by ProofPoint and Team Cymru. It functions as a backdoor, obtaining additional EXE and DLL payloads or carrying out commands.
Researchers have connected the virus to the creators of the extensively used IcedID modular malware loader based on the malware's dissemination and infrastructure.
Although it's unclear currently if they want to rep...