Tag: defensive evasion
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Microsoft Defender Driver Exploited to Disable Security Software
Researchers at Check Point have uncovered a technique that exploits Microsoft Defender's own driver to disable security software, leaving Windows 7 to 11 users vulnerable to attack. This clever hack requires no external driver or software vulnerability, making it a worrying threat.
Ransomware Evolves, Exploits Microsoft Driver to Evade Defenses
The GodDamn ransomware group is stepping up its game, using a newly discovered malicious driver called PoisonX to cleverly evade defenses and continue its attacks. This latest tactic is part of an ongoing evolution of the Hyadina ransomware family, which has been wreaking havoc since 2022.