FakeBat Scenario: Freelancer Coworking Space
Innovation Hub Coworking: Shared workspace, 120 freelancers, collaborative professional environment
Social Engineering • FakeBat
STAKES
Client projects + Freelancer livelihoods + Shared network security + Professional reputation
HOOK
Innovation Hub is supporting independent professionals when the shared network experiences widespread browser issues and unexpected software installations. Freelancers report downloading 'essential productivity tools' and 'collaboration software' that appeared necessary for client work, but these were sophisticated software masquerading attacks targeting remote workers.
PRESSURE
Multiple client deadlines Monday - network compromise threatens freelancer businesses and workspace reputation
FRONT • 120 minutes • Intermediate
Innovation Hub Coworking: Shared workspace, 120 freelancers, collaborative professional environment
Social Engineering • FakeBat
NPCs
- Workspace Manager Jennifer Wilson: Operating coworking space with compromised shared systems affecting freelancer productivity
- Network Administrator Carlos Martinez: Investigating fake productivity software affecting multiple independent workers
- Community Manager Diana Foster: Reporting freelancer concerns about browser issues and unexpected software behavior
- Member Services Coordinator Robert Chen: Addressing impact on client work and professional services across diverse freelancers
SECRETS
- Freelancers installed convincing fake collaboration tools, project management software, and business productivity applications
- Malicious software is masquerading as essential freelancer tools while deploying trojans across shared workspace
- Browser modifications are affecting client communications and creating security risks for independent professional work