PowerPoint vulnerability enables malware spreading

Researchers have discovered that cyber attackers are exploiting a vulnerability that allows them to elude antivirus software to deliver malware via Microsoft PowerPoint. The flaw itself exists in the Windows Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) interface and attackers have previously used it to deliver infected Rich Text File (.RTF) documents. Trend Micro's researchers noticed that attackers have now infected PowerPoint files to deliver malicious code. The attacks begin with a spear-phishing email with a message from a cable manufacturing provider. So far, those behind the recent attacks, have targeted organizations that operate in the electronics manufacturing industry with messages that appear to be sent… [Continue Reading]