Fake Helpdesk Attack Uses Teams and Quick Assist to Breach Targets
Attackers are increasingly abusing Microsoft Teams and Windows Quick Assist to run a helpdesk‑themed social engineering attack chain that leads to full enterprise compromise and stealthy data theft. By impersonating IT support and relying on legitimate tools and protocols, adversaries can move later
ORIGINAL SOURCE →via GBHackers Security
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