New 'BlackSanta' EDR Killer Targets HR Departments

New 'BlackSanta' EDR Killer Targets HR Departments

First seen 10 Mar 2026, 23:55 UTC •DarkreadingBleepingcomputerCyberpress •70.5

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A new cyberattack campaign, attributed to Russian-speaking cybercriminals, is targeting HR departments by hijacking workflows to deploy malware that compromises security. This 'BlackSanta' EDR killer is designed to steal sensitive data without detection, posing significant risks to organizations' data integrity and security protocols.

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2026-03-10
New 'BlackSanta' EDR killer reported targeting HR departments
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Campaign identified as Russian-speaking cyberattackers

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