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Windows Troubleshooting Malware – Daily Security Byte

Document-based malware is not new, but it’s getting more effective. Recently, researchers have found attackers leveraging a legitimate Windows feature to make their document-based attacks more successful. In this video, I explain how this new variant uses the Windows Troubleshooting Platform (WTP) to help trick users into interacting with malicious Word documents. Click play below to learn more about this malware and how to protect yourself.

Episode Runtime: 2:26

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfkljGJ84_U

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— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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