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Fake Notepad++ Plugin Delivers MATCHBOIL.V2 in Espionage Attack

Part of the UAC-0099 story · 6 articles · 4 outlets · since 24 Jul

The article discusses the emergence of a fake Notepad++ plugin used to deliver the MATCHBOIL.V2 malware, as part of UAC-0099 cyber espionage attacks. It highlights the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, particularly in relation to AI-driven tools and the importance of vigilance in cybersecurity practices.

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Fri 24 Jul · 07:07 UTCThe Hacker NewsFake Notepad++ Plugin Delivers MATCHBOIL.V2 in Espionage Attack (this article)
Fri 24 Jul · 11:00 UTCSecurity AffairsUkraine Hit by Fake Notepad++ Plugin in UAC-0099 Phishing Attack
Tue 1 Sep · 08:56 UTCThe Hacker NewsUAC0099 malware uses nuclear prompts to hijack AI systems
Fri 11 Sep · 18:12 UTCDark ReadingRussia-Aligned Hackers Probe AI Safety Guardrails with Malware
Thu 8 Oct · 13:27 UTCInfosecurityRussia Aligned UAC-0099 Refines MATCHBOIL Malware to Target Ukraine
Thu 8 Oct · 18:12 UTCDark ReadingRussia Aligned Hackers Refine MatchBoil Malware to Spy on Ukraine’s Key Sectors

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