TA571 Hackers Deliver IcedID Malware Via Zip Archive

Cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint detected two malicious campaigns on 11 and 18 October 2023 by TA571, which impacted more than 1,200 clients globally via over 6,000 messages. The hackers used password-protected Zip Archive files for malware distribution, including the Forked IcedID variant, evading detection by security software. Threat group TA571, a well-known spam distributor, was identified as posing a significant ransomware danger.