Cloudflare Tunnels Abused: Malware Havoc Hits Finance, Tech, and Manufacturing

Proofpoint reveals cybercriminals are abusing TryCloudflare tunnels to deliver malware, complicating traditional security measures and targeting sectors like finance and technology.

Hot Take:

Who knew that TryCloudflare Tunnels could be the Swiss Army knife for cybercriminals? It’s like they found a cheat code in a video game but for malware delivery. Time to patch up those digital windows!

Key Points:

  • Cybercriminals are abusing TryCloudflare Tunnels for malware delivery.
  • Primary payloads include XWorm, AsyncRAT, VenomRAT, GuLoader, and Remcos.
  • Attacks involve messages with URLs or attachments leading to internet shortcut files.
  • Over 1,500 messages targeted multiple sectors including finance, manufacturing, and technology.
  • Proofpoint suggests restricting Python usage and securing against external file-sharing services to mitigate risks.

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