The Qakbot botnet has been disrupted this summer, but cybercriminals are not ready to give up on the malware: Microsoft’s threat analysts have spotted a new phishing campaign attempting to deliver it to targets in the hospitality industry. Qakbot and its (temporary?) downfall Qakbot, also known as Qbot, started as banking malware but has since evolved into a versatile vehicle for malware and ransomware distribution. Its long-term survival and success are attributed to its operators’ … More

The post Qakbot returns in fresh assault on hospitality sector appeared first on Help Net Security.