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That “job brief” on Google Forms could infect your device

We’ve identified a campaign using business-related lures, such as job interviews, project briefs, and financial document, to distribute malware, including the PureHVNC Remote Access Trojan (RAT). It’s not the malware that’s new, but how the attack starts. Instead of the usual phishing email or fake download page, attackers are using Google Forms to kick off the infection chain. The attack typically begins when a victim downloads a business-themed ZIP file linked from a Google Form. Inside is a malicious file that sets off a multi-stage infection process, eventually installing malware on the system. What is PureHVNC? PureHVNC is a modular .NET RAT from the “Pure” malware family. In simple terms, it gives attackers remote control over an infected device and lets them steal sensitive…

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Mar 20, 2026
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