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Hackers distribute ScreenConnect remote access tool via fake Adobe Acrobat pages

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Criminals have set up fake web pages that offer a download. The download is a real remote access program that has been set up to let the attackers control the victim's Windows computer.

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What to do

  1. Only download Adobe Acrobat from the official Adobe website.
  2. Check whether ScreenConnect is installed on your machines and remove any you do not recognise.
  3. Block access to the fake Acrobat download pages and restrict unapproved remote access tools.

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