Analysis of the evolution of exploit kits in the threat landscape

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  1. Minimalist

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    This confirms what I already thought, it seems it's getting harder and harder to successfully hack browsers like Firefox, Chrome and Edge.
     
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    Attackers Pick Microsoft Office for Zero-Day Exploits
    https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/attackers-pick-microsoft-office/
     
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    :thumb::isay:
     
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    If you use the appropriate ASR rules or other various methods to lock down your MS Office apps, these exploits will be stopped.
     
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    Unfortunately most users won't make those changes so they will be exposed to similar attacks.
     
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    An Up-to-Date Browser Should Keep Users Safe From Most Exploit Kits
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...hould-keep-users-safe-from-most-exploit-kits/
     
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    Exploit Kit Creators Target Oft-Forgotten Vulnerabilities
    https://securityintelligence.com/news/exploit-kit-creators-target-oft-forgotten-vulnerabilities/
     
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