Tag: antivirus
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Windows 10/11: Defender mit simplen Tool Defendnot deaktivierbar
Microsoft hat in Windows 10 und Windows 11 eine Schnittstelle (API) eingebaut, über die Hersteller von Antivirus-Software bei deren Installation den Microsoft Defender deaktivieren können. Einige Leute (darunter ein Blog-Leser) haben nun gezeigt, wie man mit einer einfachen Software (no-defender … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/05/19/windows-10-11-defender-mit-simplen-tool-deaktivierbar/
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Windows 10/11: Defender mit simplen Tool deaktivierbar
Microsoft hat in Windows 10 und Windows 11 eine Schnittstelle (API) eingebaut, über die Hersteller von Antivirus-Software bei deren Installation den Microsoft Defender deaktivieren können. Einige Leute (darunter ein Blog-Leser) haben nun gezeigt, wie man mit einer einfachen Software (no-defender … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/05/19/windows-10-11-defender-mit-simplen-tool-deaktivierbar/
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New ‘Defendnot’ tool tricks Windows into disabling Microsoft Defender
A new tool called ‘Defendnot’ can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-defendnot-tool-tricks-windows-into-disabling-microsoft-defender/
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Printer Company Distributes Malicious Drivers Infected with XRed Malware
Procolored, a printer manufacturing company, has been found distributing software drivers infected with malicious code, including the notorious XRed backdoor malware. The issue came to light when Cameron Coward, a YouTuber behind the channel Serial Hobbyism, attempted to review a $6,000 UV printer and encountered antivirus alerts upon plugging in a USB drive containing the…
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Hackers Leveraging PowerShell to Bypass Antivirus and EDR Defenses
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a growing trend in which threat actors are exploiting Microsoft PowerShell a legitimate Windows command-line interface to bypass advanced antivirus and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) defenses. This technique, often termed as “Living off the Land” (LotL), allows attackers to leverage built-in system utilities, reducing their reliance on external malicious payloads…
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Fileless Remcos RAT Attack Evades Antivirus Using PowerShell Scripts
A new wave of attacks uses PowerShell and LNK files to secretly install Remcos RAT, enabling full remote… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fileless-remcos-rat-attack-antivirus-powershell-scripts/
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PowerShell-Based Loader Deploys Remcos RAT in New Fileless Attack
A stealthy fileless PowerShell attack using Remcos RAT bypassed antivirus by operating in memory First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/powershell-loader-deploys-remcos/
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Cybercriminals Hide Undetectable Ransomware Inside JPG Images
A chilling new ransomware attack method has emerged, with hackers exploiting innocuous JPEG image files to deliverfully undetectable (FUD) ransomware, according to a recent disclosure by cybersecurity researchers. This technique, which bypasses traditional antivirus systems, highlights an alarming evolution in cybercrime tactics. The exploit involves embedding malicious code within standard JPG images. When a victim…
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Defendnot: A Tool That Disables Windows Defender by Registering as Antivirus
Cybersecurity developers have released a new tool called >>defendnot,>no-defender
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FBI warns that end of life devices are being actively targeted by threat actors
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, authentication, botnet, china, cisco, control, credentials, cve, data-breach, exploit, firewall, firmware, Hardware, identity, infection, intelligence, Internet, malware, network, password, router, sans, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, vulnerabilityLinksys E1200, E2500, E1000, E4200, E1500, E300, E3200, E1550, WRT320N, WRT310N, WRT610NCradlepoint E100Cisco M10Threat actors, notably Chinese state-sponsored actors, are successfully exploiting known vulnerabilities in routers exposed to the web through pre-installed remote management software, according to the FBI. They then install malware, set up a botnet, and sell proxy services or launch coordinated attacks.”The…
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How to capture forensic evidence for Microsoft 365
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, authentication, cloud, compliance, control, data, firewall, microsoft, network, risk, risk-management, windowsA Microsoft 365 E5 license (E5, E5 Compliance, or E5 Insider Risk Management)Workstations that run Windows 11 Enterprise with Microsoft 365 applicationsDevices joined via Microsoft Entra with certain Defender antivirus versions and application versions on boardOnly organizations that meet those criteria will be able to run Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management to get the forensic…
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Chimera Malware: Outsmarting Antivirus, Firewalls, and Human Defenses
X Business, a small e-commerce store dealing in handmade home décor, became the latest victim of a devastating cyberattack orchestrated by a sophisticated malware strain known as Chimera. What begann as a routine inventory management system update spiraled into a full-blown crisis within 12 hours. Customer orders ceased, staff accounts were locked, and the website…
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What is EDR? An analytical approach to endpoint security
Tags: access, android, antivirus, api, attack, automation, breach, cloud, corporate, data, defense, detection, edr, email, endpoint, firewall, incident response, infection, infosec, infrastructure, intelligence, Intruder, linux, macOS, malicious, malware, network, service, siem, soar, software, threat, tool, trainingEDR vs. antivirus: What’s the difference?: Antivirus software has similar goals to EDR, in that it aims to block malware from installing on and infecting endpoints (usually user PCs). The difference is that antivirus spots malicious activity by trying to match it to signatures, known patterns of code execution or behavior that the security community…
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Behavioral Analytics for Threat Detection CISO Trends
In today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape, CISOs face unprecedented challenges from sophisticated threats, making behavioral analytics for threat detection a critical defense strategy. Traditional security measures like firewalls and antivirus solutions are no longer sufficient against advanced attacks that easily bypass perimeter defenses. Behavioral analytics has emerged as a critical strategy, offering proactive threat detection by…
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Watch out for any Linux malware sneakily evading syscall-watching antivirus
Google dumped io_uring after $1M in bug bounties First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/04/29/linux_io_uring_security_flaw/
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Obfuscation Techniques: A Key Weapon in the Ongoing War Between Hackers and Defenders
Obfuscation stands as a powerful weapon for attackers seeking to shield their malicious code from defenders. This technique, which deliberately makes code hard to understand while preserving its functionality, is a cornerstone of the ongoing struggle between black hats and white hats. From penetration testers to antivirus developers, reverse engineers face an uphill battle against…
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Chinese Android Phones Shipped with Fake WhatsApp, Telegram Apps Targeting Crypto Users
Cheap Android smartphones manufactured by Chinese companies have been observed pre-installed with trojanized apps masquerading as WhatsApp and Telegram that contain cryptocurrency clipper functionality as part of a campaign since June 2024.While using malware-laced apps to steal financial information is not a new phenomenon, the new findings from Russian antivirus vendor Doctor Web point to…
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Krypto-Miner, Zero-Day-Malware und Linux-basierte Bedrohungen legen laut WatchguardSecurity-Report weiter zu
Gerade hat Watchguard Technologies den Internet-Security-Report für das vierte Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht. Die Zunahme von netzwerkbasierter Malware um 94 Prozent im Vergleich zum Vorquartal ist dabei gewiss eine der eindrucksvollsten Beobachtungen. Dies geht einher mit einem generellen Anstieg des Malware-Volumens, wozu nicht zuletzt sechs Prozent mehr Erkennungen durch die Gateway-Antivirus (GAV)-Funktionalität und die um 74…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Windows 0-Day, VPN Exploits, Weaponized AI, Hijacked Antivirus and More
Attackers aren’t waiting for patches anymore, they are breaking in before defenses are ready. Trusted security tools are being hijacked to deliver malware. Even after a breach is detected and patched, some attackers stay hidden.This week’s events show a hard truth: it’s not enough to react after an attack. You have to assume that any…
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Top 16 OffSec, pen-testing, and ethical hacking certifications
Tags: access, android, antivirus, application-security, attack, authentication, blockchain, bug-bounty, business, cisco, cloud, computing, credentials, crypto, cryptography, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, encryption, exploit, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, iot, jobs, kali, linux, malware, microsoft, mitigation, mobile, network, penetration-testing, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, reverse-engineering, risk, risk-assessment, sap, skills, sql, technology, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, windowsExperiential learning Offensive security can’t be fully mastered through lectures alone. Candidates need hands-on training in lab environments to develop practical skills. Ideally, certification exams should include a practical assessment, such as developing an exploit to compromise a system.Because individuals learn OffSec techniques, such as penetration testing, in different ways, the most effective certifications offer…
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Chinese ToddyCat abuses ESET antivirus bug for malicious activities
A range of affected products: The flaw affects all of ESET offerings with the command line scanner which includes an array of products used by power users, IT admins, and enterprise environments.According to the advisory, the affected antivirus versions include ESET NOD32 Antivirus, ESET Internet Security, ESET Smart Security Premium, and ESET Security Ultimate 18.0.12.0…
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News alert: SpyCloud study shows gaps in EDR, antivirus, 66% of malware infections missed
Austin, TX, USA, April 7, 2025, CyberNewswire, SpyCloud, the leading identity threat protection company, today released new analysis of its recaptured darknet data repository that shows threat actors are increasingly bypassing endpoint protection solutions: 66% of malware infections… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/04/news-alert-spycloud-study-shows-gaps-in-edr-antivirus-66-of-malware-infections-missed/
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SpyCloud Research Shows that Endpoint Detection and Antivirus Solutions Miss Two-Thirds (66%) of Malware Infections
Austin, TX, USA, 7th April 2025, CyberNewsWire First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/spycloud-research-shows-that-endpoint-detection-and-antivirus-solutions-miss-two-thirds-66-of-malware-infections/
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EDR Antivirus Solutions Miss Two-Thirds (66%) of Malware Infections SpyCloud Research
Deep visibility into malware-siphoned data can help close gaps in traditional defenses before they evolve into major cyber threats like ransomware and account takeover SpyCloud, the leading identity threat protection company, today released new analysis of its recaptured darknet data repository that shows threat actors are increasingly bypassing endpoint protection solutions: 66% of malware infections…
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How Trump’s tariffs are shaking up the cybersecurity sector
Tags: antivirus, ceo, china, cisa, country, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, defense, finance, government, Hardware, infrastructure, microsoft, network, service, supply-chain, technology, threat, vulnerabilityCustomer cutbacks and increased costs are major concerns: In addition to the macroeconomic fears and worries over retaliatory measures, US cybersecurity companies are vulnerable to losing revenue under the new tariffs as customers reduce their cybersecurity budgets to cope with their own tariff-induced financial pressures.”What’s happening is that people are looking at cybersecurity through the…
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OPSEC Failure Exposes Coquettte’s Malware Campaigns on Bulletproof Hosting Servers
A novice cybercrime actor has been observed leveraging the services of a Russian bulletproof hosting (BPH) provider called Proton66 to facilitate their operations.The findings come from DomainTools, which detected the activity after it discovered a phony website named cybersecureprotect[.]com hosted on Proton66 that masqueraded as an antivirus service.The threat intelligence firm said it First seen…
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Das gehört in Ihr Security-Toolset
Tags: access, ai, antivirus, authentication, backup, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, firewall, gartner, governance, iam, identity, incident response, intelligence, iot, malware, mfa, ml, mobile, network, password, ransomware, risk, saas, service, software, spyware, threat, tool, update, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementLesen Sie, welche Werkzeuge essenziell sind, um Unternehmen gegen Cybergefahren abzusichern.Sicherheitsentscheider sind mit einer sich kontinuierlich verändernden Bedrohungslandschaft, einem zunehmend strengeren, regulatorischen Umfeld und immer komplexeren IT-Infrastrukturen konfrontiert. Auch deshalb wird die Qualität ihrer Sicherheits-Toolsets immer wichtiger.Das Problem ist nur, dass die Bandbreite der heute verfügbaren Cybersecurity-Lösungen überwältigend ist. Für zusätzliche Verwirrung sorgen dabei nicht…
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News alert: SquareX discloses nasty browser-native ransomware that’s undetectable by antivirus
Palo Alto, Calif., Mar 28, 2025, CyberNewswire, From WannaCry to the MGM Resorts Hack, ransomware remains one of the most damaging cyberthreats to plague enterprises. Chainalysis estimates that corporations spend nearly $1 billion dollars on ransom each year, but… (more”¦) First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/news-alert-squarex-discloses-nasty-browser-native-ransomware-thats-undetectable-by-antivirus/
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CoffeeLoader Uses GPU-Based Armoury Packer to Evade EDR and Antivirus Detection
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new sophisticated malware called CoffeeLoader that’s designed to download and execute secondary payloads.The malware, according to Zscaler ThreatLabz, shares behavioral similarities with another known malware loader known as SmokeLoader. “The purpose of the malware is to download and execute second-stage payloads while evading First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…