Fake IT bods on Microsoft Teams coax workers into installing malware

Cybercriminals are using fake IT support calls on Microsoft Teams to persuade employees to surrender control of their PCs before installing the EtherRAT remote access trojan, according to researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42. Victims receive a phishing email disguised Read More …

When IT Support Calls: Dissecting a ModeloRAT Campaign from Teams to Domain Compromise

Attackers do not need to break into the front door when they can convince employees to open it for them through the tools they already trust. In April 2026, Rapid7 investigated an enterprise intrusion that began with a Microsoft Teams Read More …

Black Basta Ransomware Campaign Drops Zbot, DarkGate, and Custom Malware

Beginning in early October, Rapid7 has observed a resurgence of activity related to the ongoing social engineering campaign being conducted by Black Basta ransomware operators. Rapid7 initially reported the discovery of the novel social engineering campaign back in May, 2024, Read More …