The holiday season is a prime time for spreading joy, but for cybercriminals, it’s the perfect season for spreading malware. A suspicious file titled has recently surfaced, serving as a stark reminder that even the most festive-sounding downloads can hide digital coal . What is "Merry_PIG-mas.zip"?
At first glance, the filename looks like a quirky holiday greeting or perhaps a collection of festive graphics. However, security researchers have identified this specific ZIP archive as a delivery mechanism for malicious software. Merry_PIG-mas.zip
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