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Hackers are now using MS OneNote attachments to distribute malware

Hackers are now spreading malware using Microsoft OneNote attachments in phishing emails, infecting victims using remote access malware that can be used to install additional malware, steal passwords, or even cryptocurrency wallets. For years, attackers have distributed malware in emails via malicious Word and Excel attachments that launch macros to download and install malware. Microsoft OneNote is a free desktop digital notebook application that comes with MS Office 2019 and O365.