# Analysis of Malicious Email Attachment

**Background:**
A follow-up email was sent by the suspicious LinkedIn profile, containing an attachment that purportedly included a job description.

**Findings:**
- The attachment was a disguised executable file with a double extension (e.g., .pdf.exe).
- Analysis revealed the presence of a macro that, when enabled, downloads additional malware.
- The payload was identified as a Remote Access Trojan (RAT), aimed at establishing unauthorized access to the victim's system.

**Implications:**
This attachment is designed to compromise the system of aerospace engineers, granting attackers remote control capabilities.

**Next Steps:**
Strengthen email filtering protocols and educate users about recognizing and handling phishing attempts.