Microsoft OneNote Update

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Hackers are using Microsoft OneNote attachments in phishing emails to spread malware.

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The malware being spread is a remote access malware and can be used to install additional malware, steal passwords & even cryptocurrency.

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In the past, attackers have distributed malware via malicious Word and Excel attachments.

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In July 2020, Microsoft disabled macros by default in Office documents, making this method less effective for malware distribution.

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Threat actors then began using new file formats such as ISO images and password-protected ZIP files.

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7-Zip and Windows fixed bugs that blocked users from opening files in downloaded ISO and ZIP files without security warnings.

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Microsoft OneNote is a free digital notebook app that comes with MS Office 2019 and Microsoft 365.

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