Cybersecurity Bulletin: Emerging Tactics
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, cybercriminals are continually finding new and ingenious ways to exploit unsuspecting individuals. One emerging tactic that is gaining prominence is the use of .RAR (and .APK) files to infect devices.
RAR files, commonly used for compressing data, and have legitimate purposes. However, cybercriminals have begun to weaponize them. They often disguise malware within these seemingly innocent file formats. Here’s how they do it:
Cybercriminals are now posing as potential customers on Facebook and reaching out to pages with product enquiries. (See pic below)
As the file is masked as being the “screenshot” of the product, unsuspecting business owners will click on the link. Once downloaded, these files will exploit vulnerabilities in your system or device, granting attackers unauthorized access.
To protect yourself:
- always exercise caution when downloading files from untrusted sources
- only download software or apps from official sources or trusted websites
- keep your software and operating system up to date to patch potential vulnerabilities
- employ reputable antivirus software to…
