RMM Ruse: Brazilian Executives Targeted in Sneaky Cyber Scam!
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a campaign targeting Portuguese-speaking users in Brazil with trial versions of commercial remote monitoring and management software. Using the Brazilian electronic invoice system as bait, spam emails lure C-level execs to bogus Dropbox links, allowing attackers to exploit the remote access tools and gain unauthorized entry.
Hot Take:
Ah, the audacity of cybercriminals! They’re now using ‘free trials’ to test-drive their hacking skills. Who knew a free trial of RMM software could turn into a full-featured hacker’s toolkit? Maybe they’re just avid fans of Brazilian soap operas and want to binge-watch them in real-time… by accessing your computer. Meanwhile, the rest of us are just trying to figure out why our free trials of anything always end up with us forgetting to cancel and getting charged. Priorities, people!
Key Points:
– Cybercriminals target Portuguese-speaking users in Brazil with trial versions of RMM software.
– The attack uses Brazil’s NF-e system as bait with malicious Dropbox links.
– RMM tools like N-able RMM Remote Access and PDQ Connect are exploited.
– Campaigns mainly target executive and financial roles in various industries.
– N-able has responded by disabling affected trial accounts.