QakBot Malware Operators Resurface with New Phishing Campaign Despite FBI Takedown

In a surprising turn of events, the FBI’s recent mission against the notorious QakBot malware operators may not have been as successful as initially believed. Just like a storyline from a comic book, these cyber-villains have returned with a vengeance.

Cybersecurity experts from Cisco Talos have recently unveiled a concerning development—a brand new phishing campaign believed to be orchestrated by QakBot operators. This campaign, which has been active since August of this year, has a clear objective: the distribution of Cyclops and Remcos Remote Access Trojans (RATs).