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

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by stapp, Aug 15, 2025.

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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.
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https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/14/edr_killers_ransomware/

stapp, Aug 15, 2025

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stapp said: ↑

https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/14/edr_killers_ransomware/
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I guess this is why companies keep getting hacked. It's not so much that AV/EDRs can't detect malware, but they are simply getting disabled. I wonder who is to blame for this, I'm guessing M$?

Rasheed187, Aug 24, 2025 at 6:37 AM

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