DarkGate Malware Exploited Recently Patched Microsoft Flawnin Zero-Day Attack

In mid-January 2024, a DarkGate malware campaign exploited a newly patched security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, utilizing it as a zero-day exploit through fake software installers.

Trend Micro stated that during this campaign, users were enticed by PDFs containing Google DoubleClick Digital Marketing (DDM) open redirects, which directed them to compromised websites hosting the Microsoft Windows SmartScreen bypass CVE-2024-21412.

These sites ultimately led victims to download malicious Microsoft (.MSI) installers.

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