Security Weekly - A CRA Resource: Legitimate RMM Tools Became the Trap

A phishing campaign operating across 46 countries used familiar lures such as tax documents, invoices, Social Security notices, VAT notices, and shipping communications. Victims were directed toward legitimate remote management and monitoring software, including ScreenConnect, ConnectWise, and LogMeIn.

The attackers weren't necessarily relying on obviously malicious software. They combined legitimate RMM tools with services such as Vercel, GitHub, Netlify, and compromised domains to create a more convincing attack chain.

If legitimate tools can be weaponized this way, where should defenders draw the line between trusted software and suspicious behavior?

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