Hackers are attempting to break into US Government agencies using a recently patched Adobe Flash vulnerability, the FBI is warning.
The attacks target flaw CVE-2015-5119 revealed and patched earlier this month that can if exploited allow attackers to run malware on victim machines.
The agency warned of the attacks which began 8 July in a memo (alert A-000062-PH) CSO reported.
“The FBI has received information regarding a likely ongoing phishing campaign that started 08 July 2015 and was observed targeting US Government agencies,” the memo reads, adding that “… the e-mails contain a link that exploits Adobe Flash vulnerability CVE-2015-5119.”
Attackers launched a similar phishing campaign in June that targeted government agencies along with private sector companies in sectors including IT, aerospace, construction, and transport.
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