Hijacked ScreenConnect Installs Are Spreading Malware Like a Worm, Huntress Warns

Summary

Cybersecurity firm Huntress has identified a significant increase in malicious ScreenConnect installations. These compromised instances are capable of self-propagating malware across networks without further human intervention, exhibiting worm-like behavior. Researchers have likened this attack chain to a computer worm due to its autonomous spread.

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