Microsoft uncovers a new malware that infecting thousands of computers

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Microsoft uncovered a new malware called "Nudersuk" that infecting thousands of computers across the world.


Numerous media reports have unveiled that this new gaming program can turn a computer into a zombie.


Microsoft has already issued a warning about this new malicious software - Nudersuk.


The attack begins when a user downloads and runs an HTML application (HTA) file named Player1566444384.hta.


The software giant explained that this software is running an application that contains a trick as the user of Windows operating system is in front of a new game. But, behind this, the software can control the entire computer system.


Until now, it has infected thousands of computers around the world.


The major issue is it turns the computer into a "zombie", where it becomes a platform for other cyber attacks on new devices also.


The Microsoft research team spotted that the majority of the targets were for corporate devices that includes sectors such as education, professional services, healthcare, finance and retail.


Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Research team said,

"The majority of targets are consumers, but about 3 percent of encounters are observed in organisations in sectors like education, professional services, healthcare, finance, and retail."

The researchers said that the attacks use deceptive advanced techniques, because they rely on a network infrastructure that cannot be easily tracked.


The researchers said,

"The campaign is particularly interesting not only because it employs advanced fileless techniques, but also because it relies on an elusive network infrastructure that causes the attack to fly under the radar."

That's not a new tactic by any means. Cybercriminals have always employed various tools and tricks to make their attacks more difficult to disrupt - and to avoid being identified by law enforcement agencies.


Microsoft advice to its users of the operating system "Windows" not to download any programs or applications from unknown sources, so, as could not affect the systems - not to fall victim to those programs.







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