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Hackers Exploiting Microsoft's Quick Assist Tool To Deliver Ransomware
Remote assist tools are often targeted by hackers as they create a direct channel that can be used to get into desired systems while using
These tools have been built for remote control and access purposes, which makes them very appealing targets for attackers looking to hack networks or take over specific devices. While on the call, Microsoft said they got the victim to initiate Quick Assist, enter the given code, enable screen sharing, and grant control access, consequently fully compromising the device. Control is taken over through Quick Assist during which scripts are run to download malicious payloads that sometimes pretend to be spam filter updates in order to harvest credentials.
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