Incident responders, s'il vous plait: Invites lead to odd malware events
Summary
Attackers are leveraging legitimate invitation systems, like those used for collaborative document editing, to distribute malware. Once an invitation is accepted, a malicious script executes, leading to the download and execution of further malware. This technique bypasses traditional email filters and relies on social engineering.
IFF Assessment
This attack technique exploits legitimate invitation processes, making it difficult for defenders to distinguish between benign and malicious invitations and increasing the likelihood of successful compromise.
Defender Context
Defenders should educate users about the risks of accepting invitations from unknown or suspicious sources, even if they appear to originate from legitimate services. Implementing stricter controls on how invitations are handled and monitored within an organization can help mitigate this threat.