Black Basta Ransomware Integrates BYOVD Defense Evasion Technique

Black Basta Ransomware Integrates BYOVD Defense Evasion Technique

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The Black Basta ransomware gang has incorporated a bring-your-own-vulnerable-driver (BYOVD) defense evasion component within its ransomware payload. This technique, which typically involves separate tools to disable security software, was notably embedded in the ransomware itself during recent attacks. The vulnerable driver identified is the NsecSoft NSecKrnl driver, which poses risks to affected systems.

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2026-01-13
CVE-2025-68947 published
2026-02-05
Black Basta attack campaign with BYOVD reported
2026-02-09
Research on Black Basta's ransomware with embedded driver published

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