Tag: vbscript
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Malware Campaigns Exploit Software Updates for ScreenConnect Installation
Cyber attackers have launched a sneaky malware campaign, dubbed SMOKE#SCREEN, that uses fake software updates and social-engineering tricks to install ConnectWise ScreenConnect on victims' devices. The campaign relies on clever tactics like phishing emails and fake Adobe and Zoom updates to gain access to systems.
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.
WhatsApp VBScript Campaign Targets Global Users with RMM Software
Malicious actors are targeting WhatsApp users worldwide with a sneaky VBScript campaign, compromising accounts to spread harmful files through direct messages. In a shocking concentration of attacks, 80% of victims were in Malaysia, highlighting the need for users to stay vigilant.