The report reveals the key attack vectors and techniques observed by CPR researchers as criminal, political and nation-state threat actors exploited the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to target organizations across all sectors.

The actor behind Emotet, has sent messages to local, state, and other government recipients, historically they have not directly leveraged political themes in their messaging.

Since July 17, 2020, Proofpoint researchers have closely tracked the latest series of Emotet campaigns by TA542. During the past 40 days or so of Emotet campaigns, we have seen consistency with past campaigns as well as some notable changes.