Microsoft Warns of Hard-to-Spot Fileless Malware, “Astaroth”

Recently, Microsoft went into red alert after Windows came under attack from malware. The antagonist this time was a strain of fileless malware called Astaroth. We’ve covered fileless malware in the past, so be sure to study up if you’re not sure what that means. In essence, it’s when malware lives within the RAM of a computer rather than its filesystem, making it harder to detect. Let’s explore why Microsoft is up in arms about Astaroth, as well as what you should do to protect yourself. How Does Astaroth Spread? Astaroth manages to get around by using an .LNK file. This file is uploaded… Read more