Jan 21, 12:45 PM

CERT-UA Warns of Cyber Scams Using Fake AnyDesk Requests; Ransomware Groups Impersonate Tech Support via Microsoft Teams

CERT-UA has issued a warning regarding social engineering attacks that impersonate the agency through fraudulent AnyDesk requests. These scams involve tricking users into participating in fake security audits. The agency's alert highlights the growing threat of cyber scams that exploit trust in legitimate organizations. Additionally, reports indicate that ransomware groups are also posing as tech support via platforms like Microsoft Teams, further complicating the cybersecurity landscape. Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sophos are monitoring multiple hacking clusters that utilize Microsoft 365 instances and email bombing tactics to disseminate ransomware.

#AnyDesk #Microsoft Teams #Sophos #Microsoft

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CyberScoop - @cyberscoop.bsky.social@CyberScoopNews
1 year ago
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sophos are tracking multiple clusters of hacking activity leveraging Microsoft 365 instances, Microsoft Teams and email bombing tactics to deliver ransomware. https://t.co/7d2SWuJPcv https://t.co/EALZRTk7gU
Grigor Khachatryan@grigorkh
1 year ago
Hackers are abusing Zendesk to run brand impersonation scams https://t.co/16vuGPeQ0U
Nicolas Krassas@Dinosn
1 year ago
Ransomware scum make it personal for Reg readers by impersonating tech support https://t.co/MFhO1IE1Hx

CERT-UA Warns of Cyber Scams Using Fake AnyDesk Requests; Ransomware Groups Impersonate Tech Support via Microsoft Teams

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