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The dual-use dilemma: Rethinking detection for remote access tool abuse

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The dual-use dilemma: Rethinking detection for remote access tool abuse

Remote management and monitoring (RMM) tools are frequently abused by adversaries for unauthorized access and malicious purposes. The article provides technical detection and prevention guidance for organizations to identify and mitigate RMM tool abuse. This addresses a significant challenge in distinguishing legitimate administrative use from malicious activity.

Why it matters: Security teams need practical detection methods to identify RMM abuse before attackers establish persistent access, since these tools are often legitimate in enterprise environments and difficult to distinguish from normal operations.

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