Phishing campaigns increasingly use remote access tools for malicious purposes

Threat actors are using phishing campaigns to trick users into installing Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools for covert remote access. These campaigns employ various lures, including fake browser updates, meeting invites, party invitations, and government forms, to deliver RMM software like ITarian, PDQ, SimpleHelp, and Atera. RMM tools, if compromised, can be exploited for ransomware or data theft attacks, necessitating robust security controls and detection capabilities.