DarkGate Campaign Leverages Windows SmartScreen Bypass Flaw

The DarkGate malware operation launched a new wave of attacks exploiting a recently patched Windows Defender SmartScreen vulnerability (CVE-2024-21412). Trend Micro analysts have reported that DarkGate operators are leveraging this vulnerability to enhance their malware distribution efforts, targeting traders' systems with the DarkMe malware. Users are urged to apply the required security patches to stay safe from such attacks.