Hackers Pose as IT Helpdesk on Microsoft Teams to Deploy Chaos Ransomware

Gbhackers •Mayura Kathir • July 30, 2026

Hackers are abusing Microsoft Teams voice calls and fake IT helpdesk personas to gain remote access to corporate endpoints, drop a custom post‑exploitation toolchain, and, in multiple cases rapidly pivot to Chaos ransomware deployment across North American organizations. Nearly 95% of observed intrusions hit North American targets, with services, manufacturing, energy, construction and IP‑focused legal […]

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Vishing Campaigns Target Organizations via Microsoft Teams and New Operator Console A vishing campaign, tracked as STAC4749, targeted North American organizations from February to June 2026, using Microsoft Teams to impersonate IT personnel and gain remote access. Attackers deployed a modular toolset, including a custom loader and backdoor, leading to subsequent ransomware deployment. Concurrently, Okta's Threat Intelligence revealed insights into Work Panel, a vishing operator console facilitating account takeovers through streamlined phishing operations. This multi-tenant platform allows rapid campaign launches and employs a structured workforce with distinct roles. The campaigns reflect a growing trend in vishing tactics, with significant impacts across various sectors, particularly in the U.S. and Canada. 9 sources 70

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Hackers Pose as IT Helpdesk on Microsoft Teams to Deploy Chaos Ransomware

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