Tag: edr
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New EDR killer tool used by eight different ransomware groups
A new Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) killer that is considered to be the evolution of ‘EDRKillShifter,’ developed by RansomHub, has been observed in attacks by eight different ransomware gangs. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-edr-killer-tool-used-by-eight-different-ransomware-groups/
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Multiple Ransomware Groups are Using Tool to Kill EDR Defenses: Sophos
Multiple ransomware vendors are using the same EDR killer tool, which not only adds to the trend in developing such payloads to terminate protections for systems but also suggests that competing threat actors are sharing tools and technical knowledge, which is another challenge for security vendors, Sophos says. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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HeartCrypt-Packed ‘AVKiller’ Tool Actively Deployed in Ransomware Attacks to Disable EDR
Threat actors are placing a higher priority on neutralizing endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems in order to remain stealthy in the dynamic world of multi-stage cyberattacks. Since 2022, malware sophistication has surged, with tools specifically engineered to disable EDR on compromised endpoints. These utilities, often developed by ransomware affiliates or sourced from underground markets,…
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Akira ransomware abuses CPU tuning tool to disable Microsoft Defender
Akira ransomware is abusing a legitimate Intel CPU tuning driver to turn off Microsoft Defender in attacks from security tools and EDRs running on target machines. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/akira-ransomware-abuses-cpu-tuning-tool-to-disable-microsoft-defender/
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Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2025
Tags: 5G, access, ai, api, apple, application-security, attack, automation, awareness, banking, breach, business, ceo, cisco, cloud, compliance, control, crowdstrike, cyber, cybersecurity, data, ddos, defense, detection, edr, email, endpoint, finance, firewall, gitlab, government, group, ibm, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, leak, microsoft, mitigation, network, password, programming, risk, risk-management, saas, service, software, sophos, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerability, waf, zero-trustPalo Alto Networks to buy CyberArk for $25B as identity security takes center stage July 30, 2025: Palo Alto Networks is making what could be its biggest bet yet by agreeing to buy Israeli identity security company CyberArk for around $25 billion. “We envision Identity Security becoming the next major pillar of our multi-platform strategy, complementing our leadership…
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SIEMs: Dying a Slow Death or Poised for AI Rebirth?
The SIEM market is at a pivotal point as XDR platforms and generative AI shake up the security analytics space. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-analytics/siems-dying-slow-death-ai-rebirth
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Wie EDR EDR aushebelt
Tags: access, cisco, crowdstrike, cyberattack, detection, edr, endpoint, firewall, monitoring, software, tool, vulnerabilityLegitime Security-Tools gegeneinander auszuspielen, eröffnet Cyberkriminellen diverse Vorteile.Cybersicherheitsforscher haben einen unheilvollen neuen Angriffsvektor entdeckt. Dabei könnten Angreifer kostenlose Testversionen von Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)-Software dazu missbrauchen, vorhandene Sicherheits-Tools zu deaktivieren. Die Researcher Ezra Woods und Mike Manrod haben das Phänomen entdeckt und dokumentiert, das sie als “EDR-on-EDR Violence” bezeichnen. Ihre Erkenntnisse haben die Sicherheitsexperten…
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Hackers Abuse EDR Free Trials to Bypass Endpoint Protection
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a concerning new attack vector where threat actors are exploiting free trials of endpoint detection and response (EDR) software to disable existing security protections on targeted systems. This technique, dubbed >>BYOEDR
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The Unbeatable Duo of EDR and Microsegmentation for Threat Containment
“If a breach happened today, how ready are you to contain it? How would you stop the spread? Can your business keep running while you respond?” Here’s the reality. So, we started helping enterprises move beyond just detecting an attack. It’s now about containing the spread. Protecting what matters most, your crown jewels, your data,……
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Qilin Ransomware Uses TPwSav.sys Driver to Bypass EDR Security Measures
Tags: cyber, cybercrime, data, detection, edr, endpoint, exploit, extortion, ransom, ransomware, service, tactics, vulnerabilityCybercriminals affiliated with the Qilin ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation have demonstrated advanced evasion techniques by exploiting a previously undocumented vulnerable driver, TPwSav.sys, to disable Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems through a bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver (BYOVD) attack. First observed in July 2022, Qilin employs double extortion tactics, exfiltrating data for leakage on dedicated sites if ransoms remain unpaid,…
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Microsoft Integrates Data Lake With Sentinel SIEM
Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake aims to provide inexpensive storage for large volumes of telemetry, while threat intelligence will be included with Defender XDR at no extra cost. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/microsoft-integrates-data-lake-with-sentinel-siem
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8 trends transforming the MDR market today
Tags: access, ai, at&t, attack, automation, breach, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, framework, GDPR, google, identity, infrastructure, intelligence, iot, least-privilege, monitoring, mssp, network, nis-2, ransomware, risk, service, siem, soc, sophos, strategy, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustDigital transformation complexifies the attack surface: As businesses modernize their IT environments, the complexity of securing hybrid and cloud-native infrastructures increases, making MDR an attractive option for scalable, expert-led protection, experts say.The shift to hybrid work, IoT adoption, and an increase in cloud migrations have dramatically expanded attack surfaces, while ransomware and AI-powered attacks constantly…
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10 Best XDR (Extended Detection And Response) Solutions 2025
In 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is more fragmented and perilous than ever before. Organizations face an explosion of data sources, an increasing attack surface spanning endpoints, networks, cloud environments, and identities, and a relentless onslaught of sophisticated, multi-stage attacks. Traditional siloed security tools, while still important, often fail to provide the holistic visibility and coordinated…
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Elite ‘Matanbuchus 3.0’ Loader Spruces Up Ransomware Infections
An upgraded cybercrime tool is designed to make targeted ransomware attacks as easy and effective as possible, with features like EDR-spotting and DNS-based C2 communication. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/matanbuchus-loader-ransomware-infections
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Trend Micro flags BERT: A rapidly growing ransomware threat
Low-code, high impact: BERT is not an isolated development, it is part of a growing wave of emerging ransomware groups that are proving both capable and elusive. In just the last three to four months, cybersecurity researchers have identified multiple new ransomware families that signal a shift toward leaner, low-code, and faster malware operations.For instance,…
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NightEagle hackers exploit Microsoft Exchange flaw to spy on China’s strategic sectors
Attackers pursued stealthy persistence: Following successful exploitation of the zero-day, attackers deploy a modified Go-based version of Chisel, an open-source SOCKS tunneling tool, scheduling it to run every four hours and establish covert tunnels to their C2 servers.This allowed them to move in and out of the network whenever they wanted, enabling persistence for over…
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RingReaper: New Linux EDR Evasion Tool Exploits io_uring Kernel Feature
A new tool named RingReaper is raising eyebrows among defenders and red teamers alike. By leveraging the legitimate, high-performance Linux kernel feature known as io_uring, RingReaper demonstrates how advanced attackers can sidestep even modern Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems. The Rise of io_uring in Offensive Security Introduced in Linux kernel 5.1, io_uring was designed to provide…
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Managed-Detection and Response meist mehr Schein als Sein
Ein Blick hinter die Fassade vieler MDR-Services. Managed-Detection and Response (MDR) ist der neue Hype der IT-Sicherheitsbranche. Kaum ein Systemhaus, das nicht plötzlich MDR im Portfolio hat. Was sich hinter diesem Label verbirgt, ist oft enttäuschend: vollautomatisierte EDR- oder XDR-Lösungen mit dem Etikett ‘Managed”, das in Wahrheit kaum mehr bedeutet, als dass ein Dienstleister Herstellerlösungen lizensiert…
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Zig Strike: New Offensive Toolkit Generates Payloads to Evade AV, EDR, and XDR
A newly released offensive cybersecurity toolkit,Zig Strike, is making waves in the security community for its advanced ability to generate payloads that evade traditional and next-generation security defenses, including antivirus (AV), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solutions. According to the report, Zig Strike emerges as a response to the escalating…
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6 key trends redefining the XDR market
Tags: access, ai, apache, attack, cloud, country, crowdstrike, cybersecurity, data, detection, edr, endpoint, framework, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, marketplace, microsoft, ml, monitoring, msp, mssp, network, office, open-source, ransomware, service, siem, soc, sophos, threat, toolXDR-as-a-service on the rise: A fully staffed SOC is out of reach for many organizations and that’s why the rise of XDR-as-a-service reflects growing demand for managed, scalable security capabilities.”With stretched teams and expanding attack surfaces, many organizations are turning to trusted providers to deliver round-the-clock detection and response,” says Santiago Pontiroli, lead security researcher…
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Microsegmentation: The Must-Have Cyber Defense in 2025
The Perimeter Is Gone But Your”¯Attack Surface Keeps Growing Cloud workloads, SaaS apps, edge devices, third-party APIs, and a permanently remote workforce have dissolved the neat network perimeter we once relied on. Traditional firewalls, VPNs, and even best-in-class EDR only cover pieces of the puzzle. Once attackers get any foothold, they can ride flat,… First…
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Bring Your Own Installer EDR Bypass Observed in Ransomware Operation
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/native/bring-your-own-installer-edr-bypass-observed-in-ransomware-operation
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Microsoft Announces New Graph Powered Detection of Hybrid Attack Targeting Organizations
Microsoft has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in cybersecurity with the integration of the Enterprise Exposure Graph into its threat detection and response capabilities. This cutting-edge solution, part of Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Security Exposure Management (MSEM), is designed to combat the increasing sophistication of hybrid attacks that span on-premises and cloud environments. Innovative Exposure…
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North Korea’s BlueNoroff uses AI deepfakes to push Mac malware in fake Zoom calls
Campaign delivers modular, persistent, Mac-specific malware: Huntress recovered a total of eight distinct malicious binaries, each with specific tasks. The primary implant, ‘Telegram 2’, was written in Nim and embedded itself as a macOS LaunchDaemon to maintain persistence. It acted as a launchpad for the real power tools, including Go-based ‘Root Troy V4’ backdoor and…