Bleeping Computer

Malicious Microsoft Excel add-ins used to deliver RAT malware

Researchers report a new version of the JSSLoader remote access trojan being distributed via malicious Microsoft Excel addins. The particular RAT (remote access trojan) has been circulated in the wild ...
JournalofAccountancy

Cyberattacks via Excel add-ins jump nearly 600%

A new report urges Microsoft Excel users to take action to protect themselves from a dramatic rise in cyberattacks using malicious add-in files. In its Threat Insights Report for the fourth quarter of ...
ZDNet

There's been a big rise in phishing attacks using Microsoft Excel XLL add-ins

A wave of cyberattacks is exploiting Microsoft Excel add-in files in order to deliver several forms of malware in campaigns that could leave businesses vulnerable to data theft, ransomware and other ...
Bleeping Computer

Malicious Excel XLL add-ins push RedLine password-stealing malware

Cybercriminals are spamming website contact forms and discussion forums to distribute Excel XLL files that download and install the RedLine password and information-stealing malware. RedLine is an ...
Infosecurity-magazine.com

Microsoft to Block Excel XLL Add-Ins to Stop Malware Delivery

Microsoft has announced plans for its 365 customers to automatically block all XLL add-in files downloaded from the internet to prevent phishing attacks relying on these types of lures. Writing on its ...