DarkGate and Pikabot malware emerge as Qakbot’s successors

A new, sophisticated phishing campaign that uses the DarkGate and PikaBot malware is being dubbed the most advanced since the Qakbot operation was taken down. Threat actors are using tactics similar to previous Qakbot campaigns, and according to Cofense, these new malware loaders could be used for ransomware, espionage, and data theft. These campaigns are run by highly skilled cyber criminals.