Security1 hOctober 8, 2026, 23:20

Fortra reports 475% rise in phishing attacks abusing remote-management tools

Fortra recorded 475% more phishing attacks using legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools in January–September 2026 than in all of 2025, with North American banks and commercial accounts a key target. Attackers typically convince victims to launch AnyDesk and hand over control.

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Fortra reports 475% rise in phishing attacks abusing remote-management tools

475% more RMM-based attacks in the first nine months of 2026 than in all of 2025
North American financial institutions and banking accounts are a key focus
Victims are typically tricked into launching AnyDesk and granting access
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