New Social Security Scam Emails Use Fake Tax Documents to Hijack PCs

A widespread email scam impersonating the Social Security Administration is targeting thousands across the United States with urgent messages that include malicious links or files. LifeLock researchers say the attachments leverage Datto RMM to install a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that can give attackers full control of victims’ devices and steal sensitive data. #SocialSecurityAdministration #DattoRMM #RAT #LifeLock

Keypoints

Scammers send emails appearing to be from the Social Security Administration to create urgency.
The campaign was first identified and reported by LifeLock.
Messages use labels like “Important Disclosures” and pressure recipients to click quickly.
Attachments disguised as PDFs use Datto RMM to deliver a Remote Access Trojan (RAT).
Users should verify sender domains, avoid downloading software to view documents, and not click suspicious links.