Malicious Excel File Drops Python Info-stealer

Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs uncovers a Python-based info-stealer distributed via malicious Excel documents, showcasing cybercriminals’ innovative tactics. Exploiting legacy Excel 4.0 macros, the attack scans devices for sensitive data, employing sophisticated evasion techniques for stealthy data exfiltration. For safety, users are advised to disable macros in Office documents.