Tag: remote monitoring and management
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Phishing Campaign Exploits eCards to Deploy Legitimate RMM Tools
A massive six-month phishing campaign, dubbed SeasonalInvite, used fake electronic greeting cards to trick victims into installing legitimate remote monitoring and management software on their devices. Over 959 domains were used in this scam, which went undetected from January to June 2026.
SimpleHelp Vulnerability Exploited to Deliver Novel Malware
A critical vulnerability in SimpleHelp's remote monitoring software, rated a perfect 10 in severity, was exploited by attackers to masquerade as trusted technicians and deploy brand-new malware across customer networks. This flaw allowed hackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access with ease.
WhatsApp Targeted in VBScript Campaign Installing ManageEngine RMM Tool
Malicious actors are using WhatsApp to trick victims into downloading and executing a Visual Basic Script (VBScript) file, disguised as a business or financial document, which ultimately installs a legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tool. The campaign has been detected in multiple countries worldwide, with Malaysia being the hardest hit.
Phishing Campaign Exploits Legitimate RMM Tools to Hit 80+ Orgs
A sneaky phishing campaign has infiltrated over 80 organizations, mostly in the US, by exploiting legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools like SimpleHelp and ScreenConnect. The attackers cleverly used customized versions of these tools, already installed by the victims, to bypass defenses and gain unauthorized access.