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Security · 2h ago

SEO-Poisoned Sites Use ScreenConnect to Spread AsyncRAT Malware

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Hacker News ·

Threat actors are using SEO-poisoned websites to distribute malicious installers disguised as popular software like OBS Studio and Bandicam. The installers leverage ScreenConnect remote access tool to deploy AsyncRAT, a remote access trojan. Kaspersky describes the campaign as massive, multi-domain, and multi-language.

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The campaign's reliance on SEO poisoning and legitimate remote tools highlights how attackers exploit trust in search results and dual-use software.
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