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New worm-like 'SCKit' malware targets MSPs in ScreenConnect attacks
At a glance
Low rather than Medium: exposure is scored at a default because we cannot see your systems or suppliers. If it touches your systems or suppliers, treat it as Medium.
Briefing
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Questions to ask IT
- Does this reporting name any supplier, product or service we rely on?
- Would our monitoring spot an attack like this, and who would we call if it did?
Next steps
- Confirm whether the affected organisation is a supplier or partner, and what contingency exists
No technical write-up beyond the summary below yet.
Next steps
- Check whether the affected organisation or service is in your estate or supply chain, and follow its guidance
Summary
- A new worm-like malware toolkit named SCKit was deployed in recent ScreenConnect attacks targeting managed service providers (MSPs), designed to spread from infected customer devices to MSP technicians' computers and compromise additional managed networks.
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Last change 2h ago · Next recheck 13 Nov 2026, 03:04 UK time
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New worm-like 'SCKit' malware targets MSPs in ScreenConnect attacks
How we know
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- ClaimedHeadline60% confidence
New worm-like 'SCKit' malware targets MSPs in ScreenConnect attacks
- ProbableSummary fact75% confidence
A new worm-like malware toolkit named SCKit was deployed in the recent ScreenConnect attacks targeting managed service providers (MSPs), designed to spread from infected customer devices to MSP technicians' computers and compromise additional managed networks.