From Remote Admin to RAT Delivery: How Weaponized ScreenConnect Deploys AsyncRAT and PowerShell RAT
Executive Summary A wave of campaigns has been observed where attackers weaponize ConnectWise ScreenConnect — a legitimate remote-admin/RMM tool — to deliver AsyncRAT and PowerShell-based remote access trojans (RATs). These operations use trojanized installers, fileless loaders, and convincing social engineering (phishing and fake meeting invites) to gain persistent, high-privilege access into enterprise networks. Multiple security teams and industry outlets have documented active campaigns and fileless deployments that make detection and remediation challenging. Acronis +2 Security Affairs +2 CyberDudeBivash delivers an actionable, enterprise-grade playbook below: technical breakdown, indicators of compromise (IOCs), SIEM rule suggestions, mitigation controls, compliance impact, and recommended affiliate tools & services to harden your environment. Why This Is Critical for Enterprises ScreenConnect (ConnectWise) is widely used by MSPs, IT support desks, and enterp...