Cybercriminals are exploiting workforce monitoring software 'Net Monitor for Employees Professional' and the remote access tool SimpleHelp to gain footholds in corporate systems and deploy ransomware. These legitimate tools, intended for productivity tracking and IT support, provide features that enable stealthy persistence and mimic administrative software, complicating detection. Analysts warn this trend highlights vulnerabilities from weak identity management and exposed network perimeters, emphasizing risks tied to compromised VPN accounts.