DarkGate Malware Becomes Active, Spreads Via Skype Accounts

The DarkGate malware is active again, spreading via compromised Skype accounts and exploiting instant messaging platforms. Researchers suspect past breaches have provided login credentials. Threat actors use compromised Skype accounts trusted by the target organizations to spread malicious scripts. The malware has remote access capabilities and steals browser information. The latest campaign primarily targeted users in America (41%), followed by Asia, Africa, the Middle East (31%), and Europe (28%). Expert advice includes file scanning and implementing multi-factor authentication.