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ItsjustMe

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Sat Feb 25, 2023, 05:16 PM Feb 2023

Hackers Are Trying Something New (Again) - ThioJoe



The video discusses how cyber criminals are using OneNote files to spread malware. The attackers attach a malicious file to a OneNote document and send it via email, typically with a fake button that runs the file. However, opening the OneNote file alone will not infect the computer, and the user needs to click on the script or executable to get infected. Although OneNote pops up a warning box before opening the attachment, people often click through it. In this video I also discuss ways to protect against this type of malware, as well as another crazy virus technique I just learned about recently.
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Hackers Are Trying Something New (Again) - ThioJoe (Original Post) ItsjustMe Feb 2023 OP
Any chance of a succinct summary? canetoad Feb 2023 #1
One Note Delphinus Feb 2023 #2
Thank you canetoad Feb 2023 #3
Yes, don't click on anything with a .one Warpy Mar 2023 #4
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