2023-11-20 15:19:00 UTC

Cybersecurity researchers from VMware Carbon Black have reported a surge in NetSupport RAT infections, particularly affecting the education, government, and business services sectors. NetSupport RAT, a remote access trojan, is being delivered through fraudulent updates, drive-by downloads, malware loaders like GHOSTPULSE, and phishing campaigns. The threat actors behind this malware are specifically targeting organizations within these sectors, posing a significant risk to their confidential data and operations.