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Fake Adobe and Zoom Updates Install ScreenConnect for Persistent Remote Access

Securonix researchers have identified an active multi-wave cyberattack campaign dubbed SMOKE#SCREEN that uses social engineering tactics disguised as legitimate Adobe and Zoom updates, document reviews, and system utilities to deploy ConnectWise ScreenConnect RMM software for persistent remote access. The campaign represents a sophisticated threat leveraging trusted software brands to establish un

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August 4, 2026 · 1 min read

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Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of an active, multi-wave campaign that employs social engineering lures themed around Adobe and Zoom software updates, business document reviews, and system maintenance utilities to stealthily deploy Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) programs like ConnectWise ScreenConnect. The campaign has been codenamed SMOKE#SCREEN by Securonix Threat

Originally published at thehackernews.com

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