MatrixPDF Toolkit Enables Phishing and Malware Distribution via PDFs

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30.09.2025 21:57

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A new toolkit called MatrixPDF allows attackers to convert ordinary PDFs into interactive phishing and malware lures. The toolkit is sold on cybercrime forums and via Telegram, and it bypasses email security by embedding JavaScript actions and clickable overlays in legitimate PDFs. The toolkit is marketed as a phishing simulation and blackteaming tool, but it is used for malicious purposes. It includes features such as content blur, secure redirect mechanisms, metadata encryption, and Gmail bypass. The toolkit is offered under various pricing plans, ranging from $400 per month to $1,500 for an entire year.

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30.09.2025 21:57 1 articles · 5h ago

MatrixPDF Toolkit Enables Phishing and Malware Distribution via PDFs
A new toolkit called MatrixPDF allows attackers to convert ordinary PDFs into interactive phishing and malware lures. The toolkit is sold on cybercrime forums and via Telegram, and it bypasses email security by embedding JavaScript actions and clickable overlays in legitimate PDFs. The toolkit is marketed as a phishing simulation and blackteaming tool, but it is used for malicious purposes. It includes features such as content blur, secure redirect mechanisms, metadata encryption, and Gmail bypass. The toolkit is offered under various pricing plans, ranging from $400 per month to $1,500 for an entire year.
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MatrixPDF allows attackers to convert PDFs into interactive phishing and malware lures.
First reported: 30.09.2025 21:57

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- New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 30.09.2025 21:57
The toolkit is sold on cybercrime forums and via Telegram.
First reported: 30.09.2025 21:57

1 source, 1 article
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- New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 30.09.2025 21:57
MatrixPDF includes features such as content blur, secure redirect mechanisms, metadata encryption, and Gmail bypass.
First reported: 30.09.2025 21:57

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- New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 30.09.2025 21:57
The toolkit is marketed as a phishing simulation and blackteaming tool.
First reported: 30.09.2025 21:57

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- New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 30.09.2025 21:57
MatrixPDF embeds JavaScript actions that are triggered when a user opens a document or clicks on a button.
First reported: 30.09.2025 21:57

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- New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 30.09.2025 21:57
The toolkit is offered under various pricing plans, ranging from $400 per month to $1,500 for an entire year.
First reported: 30.09.2025 21:57

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- New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 30.09.2025 21:57
PDFs are a popular vehicle for phishing attacks because they are commonly used, and email platforms can display them without warning.
First reported: 30.09.2025 21:57

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- New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 30.09.2025 21:57
AI-driven email security can help block these files from reaching the target's inbox.
First reported: 30.09.2025 21:57

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- New MatrixPDF toolkit turns PDFs into phishing and malware lures — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 30.09.2025 21:57