Remote-monitoring software (RMM) refers to tools that IT teams use to remotely monitor and manage endpoints.
Overview
Remote-monitoring software (RMM) refers to tools that IT teams use to remotely monitor and manage endpoints. While essential for legitimate administration, attackers can abuse RMM to maintain persistence, move laterally, and deploy ransomware. The Nevada government incident highlights how misuse of RMM can enable rapid encryption and disruption across a network, underscoring the need for strong access controls and monitoring around these tools.
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Recent Intelligence Reports
- How a ransomware gang encrypted Nevada government's systems — Bleepingcomputer · November 6, 2025