DragonForce ransomware hides command and control traffic within Microsoft Teams

Feeds.4Sysops •IT News • June 16, 2026

Attackers deploying DragonForce ransomware have developed a sophisticated method to disguise malicious command-and-control traffic as legitimate Microsoft Teams activity. The intrusion involves a custom Go-based backdoor that allows attackers to maintain persistent access to compromised networks for extended periods. By routing communications through official Microsoft infrastructure, the malware evades detection from standard network monitoring tools. Source

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DragonForce Ransomware Exploits Microsoft Teams for Covert C2 Communications The DragonForce ransomware group has been observed using a custom malware, Backdoor.Turn, to conceal command-and-control (C&C) traffic within Microsoft Teams' relay infrastructure. This sophisticated technique allows attackers to mask their communications as legitimate Microsoft traffic, making detection difficult for network defenders. The attack targeted a major U.S. services firm, with the intrusion beginning in December 2025 after exploiting an SQL or MSSQL server vulnerability. The attackers maintained access for one to two months, utilizing a combination of Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) techniques and DLL hijacking to evade security measures. The malware was designed to obtain an anonymous Teams visitor token and establish a QUIC session to the attacker's C2 server. Researchers from Symantec have confirmed this is the first known instance of malware abusing Microsoft Teams' TURN infrastructure for such purposes. The incident highlights the evolving tactics of ransomware groups and the need for enhanced security measures against such sophisticated threats. 11 sources 70

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