Threats Tagged 'transaction receipt lure'

A sophisticated phishing campaign has been identified where attackers impersonate employees of a US company, sending emails that claim to contain transaction receipts. Recipients are urged to verify fund deposits by opening an attached PDF file. The malicious PDF displays a fake Adobe Flash Player update prompt, which when clicked, downloads a VBS script. This script executes with administrator privileges, displays a decoy payment receipt document, and silently installs ScreenConnect remote management software via an MSI package. The installation establishes persistent remote access to the compromised system, enabling attackers to execute commands, transfer files, and deploy additional payloads using legitimate administrative tools in a Living-off-the-Land attack technique.