Reported by 1 outlet
Attackers Abuse Legitimate ScreenConnect Client in Phishing Campaign to Gain Remote Access
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Why this score
- Breadth
- 0.50 / 2.0 · 1 source
- Authority
- 1.20 / 2.0 · best outlet weight
- Severity
- 0.50 / 5.0 · CVSS + content signals
- Velocity
- 0.00 / 2.0 · updates in 48h
- Pickup speed
- 0.00 / 0.6 · time to second source
- Recency
- × 0.00 temporal multiplier
- Community
- + 0.00 / 1.5 · reddit signal
- Score
- 0.0 / 10 = base × recency + community
Timeline
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original reporting
Attackers Abuse Legitimate ScreenConnect Client in Phishing Campaign to Gain Remote Access
gbhackers.com · 8d ago · October 5th, 2026
Threat actors are increasingly bypassing conventional malware detection by abusing legitimate remote monitoring and management software instead of deploying custom implants. In a recent phishing operation, attackers delivered a genuine, digitally signed ConnectWise ScreenConnect client configured to establish remote access to infrastructure controlled by the operator. The message claimed that a payment of $5,745.65 had […] The post Attackers Abuse Legitimate ScreenConnect Client in Phishing Campaign to Gain Remote Access appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform .