# Analysis of Spear Phishing Attempt

## Summary
Following the detection of a spear phishing attempt targeting South Korean think tanks, further analysis reveals the use of malicious Hangul Word Processor (HWP) attachments.

## Details
- **Targeted Individuals**: Primarily senior researchers and analysts within the think tanks.
- **Phishing Email Characteristics**: Emails appear to originate from legitimate sources, with subject lines related to ongoing political and economic discussions.
- **Malicious Attachment**: The HWP file contains embedded scripts designed to exploit known vulnerabilities, leading to the execution of GoldDragon malware.

## Recommendations
- Implement email filtering solutions to detect and quarantine similar phishing attempts.
- Educate staff on recognizing phishing emails and avoiding opening suspicious attachments.