Near-undetectable malware

There are claims from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 threat intelligence team that they have discovered a nearly undetectable strain of malware.

The malware is contained in a CV for Roshan Bandara, but rather than the normal .pdf or Word file it is an image file -.iso.

Near-undetectable malware linked to Russia’s Cozy Bear • The Register

When something is out of the ordinary – such as an .iso file when you would normally expect a document – then be suspicious.

Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles

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