
WhatsApp Attack Chain Delivers Backdoor via VBS, Cloud Payloads, and MSI Installer
Cybersecurity researchers at Microsoft Defender Experts have uncovered a sophisticated new malware campaign that emerged in late February 2026. Attackers are abusing WhatsApp messages to trick users into downloading malicious Visual Basic Script (VBS) files. Once a victim clicks the file, a silent and highly evasive infection chain begins. The ultimate goal is to bypass […] The post WhatsApp Attack Chain Delivers Backdoor via VBS, Cloud Payloads, and MSI Installer appeared first on Cyber Security News.