Corrupted Files: The Latest Tactic in Phishing and Malware Attacks
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Cyber attackers are employing sophisticated methods like zero-day attacks using corrupted files, fileless malware via PowerShell scripts, and phishing hosted on Azure Blob Storage. ANY.RUN's Interactive Sandbox is highlighted as a tool for detecting these threats, offering a cloud-based environment for malware analysis. The sandbox can identify malicious activities in real-time, providing a comprehensive view of the execution chain and network activities.
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