Ransomware crews don't care about your endpoint security – they've already killed it

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The Register Security
6 hours ago
Ransomware crews don't care about your endpoint security – they've already killed it

Overview

Cyber-crime Ransomware crews don't care your endpoint security – they've already killed it Some custom malware, some legit software tools At least a dozen ransomware gangs have incorporated kernel-level EDR killers into their malware arsenal, allowing them to bypass almost every major endpoint security tool on the market, escalate privileges, and ultimately steal and encrypt data before extorting victims into paying a ransom. One of the most recent examples includes the operators of Crypto24, a ...

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