New BYOVD Attack Can Evade Microsoft Defender and Install Ransomware – How to Protect Yourself

A signed driver the digital equivalent of a trustworthy handshake is now a wolf in sheep’s clothing. A chilling new BYOVD (Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver) attack is arming cybercriminals with kernel-level access, turning your system’s core against you. Imagine Microsoft Defender helpless as ransomware slithers past, all thanks to a vulnerability hidden within a…

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How to Prevent Apps From Disabling Microsoft Defender in Windows

How to Prevent Apps From Disabling Microsoft Defender in Windows

Microsoft Defender: Can It Be Defeated? A chilling proof-of-concept app called “Defendnot” recently surfaced, exposing a potential chink in Windows’ armor. This app cleverly uses legitimate Windows functions to disable Microsoft Defender, highlighting a serious vulnerability. Imagine malicious software wielding the very tools designed to protect your system against it. While Defendnot is intended for…

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