Disorganized Downloads Folders Enable Remote-Access Scam Persistence
Security researchers found that a simple file-organizing habit for the Downloads folder can disrupt a common scam pattern involving ScreenConnect remote-access tools. This points to a broader problem: cluttered, unmonitored download directories create an easy persistence and social-engineering vector for scammers targeting less technical users.
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