Interlock Ransomware Actors New Tool Exploiting Gaming Anti-Cheat Driver 0

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • February 4, 2026

The Interlock ransomware group has emerged as a distinct threat in the cybersecurity landscape, particularly targeting the education sector in the United States and United Kingdom. Unlike many contemporary ransomware operations that function under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, Interlock operates as a smaller, dedicated team. These operators develop and manage their own proprietary malware to […]

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Interlock Ransomware Targets Education with Gaming Anti-Cheat Driver Exploit The Interlock ransomware group has launched attacks primarily against the education sector in the U.S. and U.K., utilizing a new tool that exploits a zero-day vulnerability in a gaming anti-cheat driver. This exploit allows the ransomware to disable endpoint detection and response (EDR) and antivirus (AV) solutions, enhancing its effectiveness in infiltrating targeted systems. 2 sources 37

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