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Fake IT support calls on Microsoft Teams push EtherRAT malware
Threat actors are abusing Microsoft Teams voice calls by impersonating corporate IT support staff to trick employees into installing the EtherRAT malware, giving attackers initial access to corporate networks. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
Threat actors are using Microsoft Teams voice calls to impersonate corporate IT support staff and trick employees into installing the EtherRAT malware, gaining initial access to corporate networks.
⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: high
Who Is at Risk
employees of targeted organizations using Microsoft Teams for communication
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement strict controls on Microsoft Teams voice calls from external accounts
2Educate employees to verify the authenticity of IT support requests
3Regularly update and patch systems with the latest security patches
📦Affected Products
Software: Microsoft Teams, HopToDesk, AnyDesk
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