We've long warned about phishing emails stealing your online accounts. Now we are seeing more and more attempts to take over your computer too.

We worried about this long ago when most attacks were network based and going after servers to extort businesses with ransomware. Sometimes regular users' workstations go caught up in the mix too.

Now, attackers are deliberately trying to get access to your system for many more reasons.

You probably keep sensitive files on there. Even if you don't think you do, you do. Those cloud-syncs like OneDrive, Google Drive, iCloud, and others, still keep a copy of the cloud files on your local system for easy and quick access.

Imagine those bank statements, tax returns, birth certificates, military records, Word documents full of passwords (gasp!), sensitive emails, and more. How easy would it be to steal your money or identity with those in the hands of a cyber attacker?

To add difficulty in detection, the attackers are using the same tools we use to manage your computers and provide help desk support.

Fortunately, we have a solution for that. We can detect and block most of the tools used in these attacks while still allowing legitimate use of our internal tools. Most of our competitors wouldn't know for months if rogue tools were used. We catch them within minutes.

What can you do to prevent this?

You are going to think I'm a broken record here, but SLOW DOWN and BE SKEPTICAL. Don't be so trusting in your inbox. Maybe even give us a call and see how we can protect your business 24/7.

Reference:
https://thehackernews.com/2026/09/us-focused-csuite-phishing-steals.htm