Threats Tagged 'datto rmm'

Investigation reveals widespread abuse of n8n, an AI workflow automation platform, in sophisticated phishing campaigns from October 2025 through March 2026. Attackers exploit the platform's webhook functionality to deliver malware and fingerprint devices while bypassing security filters through trusted infrastructure. Email volume containing n8n webhook URLs increased by 686% between January 2025 and March 2026. Observed campaigns utilize CAPTCHA-protected pages to deliver remote access tools including modified Datto RMM and ITarian Endpoint Management software. The webhooks mask malicious payload sources behind legitimate n8n domains. Additional abuse cases involve tracking pixels embedded in emails for device fingerprinting. These attacks demonstrate how legitimate productivity and automation platforms can be weaponized, requiring behavioral detection approaches rather than simple domain blocking to protect organizational workflows.

Netskope Threat Labs has identified multiple phishing campaigns exploiting video conference invitations from Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. The attackers use fake meeting invites to trick users into downloading malicious payloads disguised as software updates. These payloads are actually legitimate, digitally signed remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools like Datto RMM, LogMeIn, or ScreenConnect. By leveraging these tools, attackers gain administrative remote access to victims' machines, potentially leading to data theft or further malware deployment. The campaigns use convincing phishing pages that mimic legitimate video conferencing platforms, exploiting users' urgency to join scheduled calls. This sophisticated approach allows attackers to bypass traditional security measures and establish a persistent foothold in corporate networks.

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