02/09/2026
🚨 DELIVERING MALWARE: THE ATTACK DOESN’T START WITH MALWARE
Cyber attackers may first use social engineering to gain remote access to an employee’s computer. Once inside, they can use that access to execute malicious actions and move deeper into the network.
🔻 Typical attack flow:
1️⃣ Fake IT / Help Desk call
2️⃣ Victim grants remote access
3️⃣ Attacker gains control
4️⃣ Malware is deployed
5️⃣ Stolen credentials & remote tools can enable lateral movement across the network
⚠️ Key takeaway: Remote access can become the gateway to a much larger compromise.
🛡️ Stay alert. Verify unexpected IT support requests, protect your credentials, and never grant remote access without proper verification.
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