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Malware being delivered by mail, warns Swiss cyber agency

CategoryDetails
Threat ActorsUnidentified fraudsters leveraging physical mail to distribute malware.
Campaign OverviewFake letters claiming to offer a weather app from MeteoSwiss, containing a malicious QR code.
Target Regions (Or Victims)Residents in Switzerland, specifically Android phone users.
MethodologyDelivery of physical letters with QR codes leading to malware downloads.
Product TargetedAndroid smartphones, specifically targeting over 383 mobile apps (e.g., e-banking apps).
Malware ReferenceMalware identified as “Coper” and “Octo2.”
Tools UsedPhysical letters, QR codes, counterfeit mobile applications.
Vulnerabilities ExploitedNone specified; relies on user interaction (scanning QR codes, installing fake apps).
TTPsSocial engineering, Real-world lures, Malicious QR codes, counterfeit applications.
AttributionNo specific actor identified; OFCS is investigating.
Recommendations– Avoid scanning suspicious QR codes.
– Factory reset devices if infected.
– Report fraudulent letters to OFCS.
– Destroy the fraudulent letters.
SourceThe Record

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Source: The Record from Recorded Future News

Published on: November 14, 2024

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