Crooks use fake desktop apps to fool HR staff into giving them remote access
25-09-2026 19:29 via theregister.com

Crooks use fake desktop apps to fool HR staff into giving them remote access

You work in your company's human resources department and use HR software to check employee information, benefits, and payroll. So, when you see a downloadable Windows version promising a faster alternative to the usual web interface, you grab it. Unfortunately, the app isn't what it claims to be. Instead, it silently installs ConnectWise's legitimate ScreenConnect software, giving the operator persistent remote access to your PC. Cybersecurity outfit Allure Security reported the discovery of th
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