Payload Trends in Malicious OneNote Samples

Description

This analysis examines the types of malicious payloads that attackers embed within Microsoft OneNote files to deceive users into executing malicious code. By analyzing approximately 6,000 malicious OneNote samples, it reveals that attackers frequently employ images resembling buttons to lure victims into interacting with the files, triggering the execution of embedded payloads. The report highlights the prevalent use of scripting languages like JavaScript, PowerShell, and VBScript, as well as executable binaries, for delivering malicious payloads. It emphasizes the significance of exercising caution when interacting with OneNote files, particularly those containing embedded objects or suspicious images.