Typically, Emotet malware is distributed through phishing links, malicious Microsoft Office macros, and password-protected .ZIP files. Once a user downloads Emotet, the virus begins collecting credentials and data to launch subsequent attacks. This includes sending itself via spam emails to a user’s contact list or replying to existing email threats with phishing threats. The latter technique, known as thread hijacking, makes it very difficult for potential victims to differentiate between a legitimate and nefarious sender.
