The Power and Peril of RMM Tools

As more people work remotely, IT departments must manage devices distributed over different cities and countries relying on VPNs and remote monitoring and management RMM tools for system administration. However, like any new technology, RMM tools can also be used maliciously. Threat actors can...

Social Engineering Campaign Abuses RMM Tools, Linked to Black Basta

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Why ransomware gangs love using RMM tools—and how to stop them

One of the most alarming trends our ThreatDown Intelligence team has noticed lately is the increased exploitation of legitimate Remote Monitoring and Management RMM tools by ransomware gangs in their attacks. RMM software, such as AnyDesk, Atera, and Splashtop, are essential for IT administrators...