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Hackers abuse Faronics Deploy admin tool to install ScreenConnect

BleepingComputer·September 1, 2026·1 min read
Hackers abuse Faronics Deploy admin tool to install ScreenConnect

Phishing actors are abusing the legitimate Faronics Deploy endpoint-management platform to gain remote administrative control over victim computers and install the ScreenConnect remote support software. The attack leverages a trusted tool to bypass security defenses and establish persistent access on targeted systems.

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