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The SOC Files: ScreenConnect masked as freeware. An inside look at a large-scale campaign
Security researchers have uncovered a widespread campaign that uses the legitimate remote access tool ScreenConnect, disguised as freeware, to compromise systems and deploy the AsyncRAT malware. The campaign involves numerous spoofed websites mimicking popular software downloads, which deliver malicious archives containing the ScreenConnect installer alongside other components.
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Threat Actors Weaponize AI Hype to Deliver AsyncRAT
Cybercriminals are leveraging the widespread interest in artificial intelligence to distribute malware, according to a recent analysis by FortiGuard Labs. Threat actors are creating malicious files that appear to be guides or resources related to AI, aiming to trick individuals searching for information on the technology.