Beware the 'Windows Update' that can install malware, steal your personal information, and encrypt your PC

Emotet began life as a banking Trojan back in 2014 but has since evolved into something much worse -- a self-propagating platform that can deploy multiple exploits and spam campaigns. The number one malware threat today, Emotet usually takes a break during the summer months while the developers behind it work to add new features and capabilities, and now it’s back with a new 'Windows Update' attachment. Emotet is spread through phishing and spam emails and via malicious links and attachments. As reported by Bleeping Computer, the botnet now comes with a malicious attachment claiming to be from Windows Update.… [Continue Reading]