"Kaspersky Lab" has discovered a new target attack on financial organizations of Russia, Armenia and Malaysia

ArmInfo. "Kaspersky Lab" has  found a new target attack on financial organizations of Russia,  Armenia and Malaysia, PRIME reports with reference to the company's  message. "The first wave of attacks began in July 2017, and new ones  are being carried out now." Silence (silence - ed.) Was called for  its stealth and stealth, "Kaspersky Lab reports. According to company  experts, infection occurs through targeted phishing emails with  malicious attachments. Emails contain malicious attachments in the  .chm format. Often the text of the letter looks like a standard  request for opening an account, the company explains.

As a result of the opening of the letter, the virus enters the  corporate network: scammers get the opportunity to study the  infrastructure of the bank, as well as monitor employees, in  particular, using cameras on the monitor screens. After studying and  analyzing data, hackers steal or transfer money.

"Attacks on banks and financial institutions are one of the most  effective ways to enrich cybercriminals." The fact that the Silence  attack was recorded in several countries shows the growing activity  of the group, while attackers use legitimate administrative tools to  remain undetected. detection of attacks, and attribution, "- said  senior antivirus expert of Kaspersky Lab, Sergei Lozhkin, whose words  are contained in the message. The press service of Kaspersky Lab  clarified that the victims of the new targeted attack Silence were  about ten Russian banks. "About 10 Russian banks were affected," the  company spokesman said.