Emotet is a sophisticated type of malware that has been around since 2014. It is a modular malware, meaning that it can be customized to deliver different types of payloads, such as ransomware, banking trojans, and spam campaigns. Emotet is typically spread through phishing emails that contain malicious attachments or links. Once a victim clicks on the attachment or link, Emotet is downloaded onto their computer.
Emotet is a very effective malware because it is constantly evolving and adapting. It is also able to evade detection by traditional security software. This makes it a very dangerous threat to businesses and individuals alike.