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New SynkLoader malware pushed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaign
A previously unknown malware family dubbed SynkLoader is being distributed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns to steal credentials via a fake lock screen. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
A new malware family dubbed SynkLoader is being distributed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns, targeting credentials via a fake lock screen, and blending multiple programming languages in its modules.
⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Microsoft Teams
Attack Vectors
Phishing campaignFake PowerShell Cleaner executable (.MSI) hosted in Microsoft Azure
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
Targeted sector: corporate environments, particularly those using Microsoft Teams.
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Verify IT requests independently and avoid installing unsolicited MSI files.
2When met with an unexpected lock screen, try Ctrl+Alt+Delete or Alt+Tab to determine its authenticity.
3Implement additional security measures to prevent lateral movement after initial access.
📦Affected Products
Microsoft Teams
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