One of the most beloved Windows tools could actually be a huge security risk

Calculator, one of the most basic (and most useful) Windows tools, is being abused to load malware onto target endpoints (opens in new tab), researchers have found.

ProxyLife experts discovered the Windows calculator tool can be used to infect the device with Qbot, a known malware dropper used to deliver Cobalt Strike beacons on targeted devices, which is often the first step in a ransomware attack.