Fresh 'Mispadu Stealer' Variant Emerges

Unit 42 researchers discovered a new variant of the Mispadu infostealer that targets regions and URLs associated with Mexico; the discovery occurred while investigating attacks exploiting a Windows SmartScreen bypass (CVE-2023-36025). The report emphasizes Mispadu's ongoing evolution and recommends a multifaceted cybersecurity approach including updated threat intelligence, robust endpoint protection, and user awareness to mitigate infections.