"DarkGate Malware Spreading Through Microsoft Teams Group Chats"

Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Teams group chat requests to distribute DarkGate malware, with over 1,000 malicious invites sent using compromised accounts. Once victims accept the chat request, they are tricked into downloading a file containing the malware. This attack underscores the importance of securing Microsoft Teams by disabling External Access and training users to recognize and avoid phishing attempts. The surge in DarkGate infections follows the disruption of the Qakbot botnet, with cybercriminals increasingly turning to DarkGate as their preferred method of gaining initial access to corporate networks.