Executive Summary

A previously unknown malware family, SynkLoader, is being distributed via Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns. Attackers embed a malicious link that, when clicked, displays a fake lock screen prompting users to enter credentials. The stolen credentials are then exfiltrated to the attackers. The malware is designed to evade detection and is part of a broader phishing strategy targeting Teams users.

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Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Bleeping Computer - Published Date: 2026-08-21T18:01:30+00:00 - Category: threat-intel

Original Description: A previously unknown malware family dubbed SynkLoader is being distributed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns to steal credentials via a fake lock screen. [...]

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