Skype & Microsoft Teams Spam Spreads DarkGate Loader

After years of relative inactivity, malware DarkGate Loader has experienced several campaign deployments worldwide, particularly targeting Microsoft applications like Skype and Teams. Distributed via phishing emails or malicious attachments, it can extract sensitive data from targets’ computers. Recently, the malware was marketed as a Malware-as-a-Service offering, boosting its popularity among cybercriminals. Experts suggest protecting against DarkGate Loader through measures like password management, web content filtering, deployment of next-gen firewalls, downloading only from trusted sources, and using advanced detection and response tools.