New malware is spreading under the guise of a Microsoft Office download and installation. Just the latest example of why Office should only be downloaded from Microsoft.
This new way of distributing malware poses as a version of Microsoft Office or Windows activation tool. They might do that but also install nasty intrusions on your computer, as reported in detail by ASEC.
After running the installation, one of various malware strains (CoinMiner, RAT, Proxy, and AntiAV) are installed though in a very convoluted way.
We’ve said it many times over the 20+ years of Office Watch – ONLY download Microsoft Office from Microsoft. In the olden days, from an original CD/DVD.
There are many ways to buy a Product Key to activate Office or Windows, see Ultra-cheap Microsoft Office deals, are they legal and work? .
The download and installation should always come from Microsoft because you can be sure of getting the latest release without any nasty malware surprises.
Ultra-cheap Microsoft Office deals, are they legal and work
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