Proofpoint security researchers warn about A new information-stealing malware named “August”. This uses Word documents that contain malicious macros and it is abusing PowerShell for a fileless infection. This malware is being distributed by TA530, who is an actor already known to be involved in very highly personalised campaigns. The August distribution campaign, researchers say, was targeting customer service and managerial staff at retailers in an attempt to steal sensitive documents and credentials from the compromised machines..... [Continue Reading..]