Emotet is a Trojan that primarily spread through spam emails with malicious script, macro-enabled document file, or malicious link. Discover Emotet, a banking trojan that spreads through SPAM emails, links and attachments.
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How does Emotet works?
- Arrives as a legitimate-looking invoice or payment notification email.
- The recipient is persuaded to click on a malicious link or download an infected attachment.
- The victim unwittingly sets in motion a macro that downloads a malicious payload.
- Once downloaded, Emotet establishes persistence and attempts to spread to the local networks.
We recommend the following to stay safe:
- Never click on suspicious links or attachments received in emails.
- Ensure that the system antivirus is running and updated.
- If you find any suspicious activity, report it immediately to your IT helpdesk.