Abnormal Security highlights the key points about the RFQ attack scam and how to counter such cyber-threats

In the RFQ cyber-attack, attackers disguise harmful malware as a ‘Request For Quote’ (RFQ), in order to encourage recipients to download dangerous files. This attack is an impersonation of a ‘Request For Quote’ (RFQ) from a legitimate, outside organisation. The attack originates from the throwaway address - [email protected], with the reply-to address - [email protected].

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