Hackers using weaponized TeamViewer to Attack & Gain Full Control of the Government Networks

From gbhackers.com

TeamViewer

Researchers spotted a new wave of cyber attack from Russian speaking hacker who uses the weaponized TeamViewer to compromise and gain the full control of the Government network systems.

Teamviewer is the most popular tool used for remote Desktop control, desktop sharing, online meetings, web conferencing and file transfer between computers.

Based on the entire infection chain, tools developed and used in this attack, underground activity makes the researchers believe that the attack was conducted by a Russian Speaking hacker who is financially motivated.

Recent malicious campaign continuously makes use of TeamViewer by adding malicious TeamViewer DLL to Deliver Powerful Malware that Steals Sensitive Data and Money from various government and Financial networks.

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