Fake SSA emails trick users into installing ScreenConnect RAT

Cybercriminals are using fake Social Security Administration emails to distribute the ScreenConnect RAT (Remote Access Trojan) and compromise user computers.

Cybersecurity experts have uncovered ongoing schemes where criminals are exploiting the US Social Security Administration (SSA) to trick people into installing a dangerous Remote Access Trojan (RAT) called ScreenConnect on their computers. Once installed, this program gives the attackers complete remote control, allowing them to steal personal information and install more harmful software. 

Researchers at Malwarebytes first noticed these fake emails that inform people that their “Social Security Statement is now available” and urged them to download an attachment or click a link to view it. These emails are designed to look very real, making it hard for people to tell they are fake. 

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