Cybercriminals Exploiting Microsoft's Quick Assist Feature in Ransomware Attacks

Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft's Quick Assist feature in ransomware attacks by using social engineering techniques. They impersonate trusted contacts and gain initial access to a target device through voice phishing. The attacks involve the delivery of QakBot, Cobalt Strike, and Black Basta ransomware. Microsoft is working on incorporating warning messages in Quick Assist to prevent tech support scams.