Tricking users into clicking on links or downloading malicious files continues to pose a major threat to home users and businesses. Cyber Security News reports:
Hackers leveraged Microsoft Teams to manipulate a victim into granting remote access to their system. The attack, analyzed by Trend Micro, highlights the growing sophistication of social engineering tactics used by cybercriminals.
The attack began with a flood of phishing emails targeting the victim. Shortly after, the attacker initiated a Microsoft Teams call, posing as an employee of a trusted client.
During the call, the attacker instructed the victim to download a remote support application, initially proposing Microsoft Remote Support. When installation from the Microsoft Store failed, the attacker pivoted to AnyDesk, a legitimate remote desktop tool often exploited by cybercriminals.
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