Australian businesses are being warned about a new type of online scam technique dubbed "Silver Spaniel".
Instead of using social engineering to collect credit card information, Nigerian scammers and others are now adopting malware to steal parasol information, according to Palo Alto Networks.
Tools being used include NetWire, a commercial Remote Administration Tool (RAT) that targets Windows, MacOS and Linux, giving attackers control of an infected system.
Attackers are also using DataScrambler, a ‘crypter’, which is designed to make malware Fully UnDetectable (or FUD) to antivirus software.
These tools are specifically designed to evade traditional antivirus programs and firewalls, warns Palo Alto Networks.
Ryan Olson, Unit 42 intelligence director at Palo Alto Networks, said: "A business that is experiencing one of these attacks might assume it came from Eastern Europe or a hostile espionage group, but in reality it's a new threat group they haven't had to worry about in the past. This is yet another threat group that businesses need to worry about, adding to an already long list."
"Australian businesses must consider themselves potential new targets for Silver Spaniel and act to avoid becoming a target."
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