Crims abusing Microsoft Quick Assist to deploy Black Basta ransomware

The Register
May 16, 2024, 7:30 pm203 pts
Spoiler alert: it's not really IT support controlling your device A cybercrime gang has been abusing Microsoft's Quick Assist application in social engineering attacks that ultimately allow the crew to infect victims with Black Basta ransomware.…

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