CareerBuilder Attack Sends Malware-Rigged Resumes To Businesses

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CareerBuilder Attack Sends Malware-Rigged Resumes To Businesses

Attack displays 'simple elegance and brilliance,' security researcher say.

Some cyberattacks involve sophisticated malware and meticulous planning to pull off, while others, just a lot of smarts. Email security firm Proofpoint reported one attack Thursday that falls into the latter category: they describe it as a “clever email-based attack” involving the use of phishing and social engineering techniques to sneak malware into several businesses.