Tag: Windows screensaver


  • Windows screensaver attacks: How attackers abuse .scr files to deploy remote tools

    Windows screensaver attacks highlight how threat actors continue to repurpose trusted system features for malware delivery. Attackers now abuse screensaver files to install remote access and monitoring tools while avoiding immediate suspicion. Many users still view screensavers as harmless visual elements, which makes this technique particularly effective. The attacks rely on a simple reality. Windows…