Interlock Ransomware Targets Education with Gaming Anti-Cheat Driver Exploit

First seen 4 Feb 2026, 22:55 UTC • Gbhackers

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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.

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Interlock Ransomware Targets Education with Gaming Anti-Cheat Driver Exploit

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