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The zero trust remote access tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about securing remote connections in an era where attackers exploit trusted remote administration tools. Recent content highlights how threat actors have weaponized ConnectWise ScreenConnect installers since March 2025, using trojanized ClickOnce runners to convert legitimate RMM software into initial-access vectors for deploying RATs and establishing persistent footholds. This underscores the need for zero trust principles—never trust, always verify—even for tools that are inherently trusted. The tag explores how organizations can implement strict access controls, continuous authentication, and least-privilege policies to defend against such abuse of remote access solutions.
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ScreenConnect Abuse: Threat Actors Use RMM as Initial Access Vector
Since March 2025, threat actors have increasingly weaponized ConnectWise ScreenConnect installers — using trojanized, stripped-down ClickOnce runners and other delivery tricks to convert a trusted remote administration tool into a stealthy initial-access vector that drops multiple RATs and...- ChatGPT
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