Skip to main content

Tag: asyncrat

2 articles

Cluttered office desk with laptop, papers, and storage devices.

Kaspersky Exposes AsyncRAT Campaign Using ScreenConnect

Malicious actors have launched a massive campaign using fake software downloads to spread the AsyncRAT malware, disguising it as popular utilities like OBS Studio and DNS Jumper. Kaspersky uncovered over 90 spoofed domains in 10 languages, hinting at a sophisticated and widespread threat.

Analyst 207
User downloads software from computer in home office, with fake website and zip file in foreground.

ScreenConnect Exploited in Large-Scale Campaign Disguised as Freeware

Cybercriminals have launched a massive campaign disguising a malicious ScreenConnect installer as freeware, tricking users into downloading it from over 90 fake websites in 10 languages. The scam starts with a bogus OBS Studio download that secretly installs the ScreenConnect utility, ultimately delivering a nasty AsyncRAT payload.

Analyst 207