A POTENTIALLY dangerous new spyware campaign has been targeting Microsoft victims around the globe. On Wednesday, the tech giant claimed that an Austrian company is posing as a risk analysis and business intelligence service provider. GettyA potentially dangerous new spyware campaign has been targeting Microsoft victims around the globe.[/caption] In fact, the company is a spyware developer that created a malware called Subzero, per Tech Radar. “The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) and the Microsoft Security Response Center found a private-sector offensive actor (PSOA) using multiple Windows and Adobe 0-day exploits,” the software giant said in a blog post. “The PSOA, which MSTIC tracks as KNOTWEED, developed malware called Subzero which was used in these attacks,” Microsoft added. Microsoft noted that the malware has been actively used in targeted attacks against both Microsoft and Adobe customers. Read more on Microsoft WATCH OUT Microsoft warning for MILLIONS of users to update software immediately WATCH OUT Official Microsoft warning for MILLIONS of Americans over ‘ransomware’ attack What is Malware? The term malware is short for malicious software, and it describes a range of programs like viruses, trojans, and worms. These programs are created and used by cyber-criminals to destroy or allow hackers…
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