Attackers Use Multiple Techniques to Bypass Reputation-Based Security

August 6, 2024 at 05:18PM A study by Elastic Security reveals that reputation-based security controls are less effective at safeguarding organizations against unsafe web applications and content than commonly believed. Attackers have developed techniques like reputation hijacking, reputation seeding, and maliciously signed malware tools to bypass these mechanisms. The study recommends using behavior analysis tools … Read more

Bad apps bypass Windows security alerts for six years using newly unveiled trick

August 6, 2024 at 10:44AM Elastic Security Labs revealed various methods for attackers to run malicious apps undetected by Windows’ security features. One method, “LNK Stomping,” exploits a bug in Windows’ handling of shortcut files to bypass SmartScreen and Smart App Control. Elastic engaged with Microsoft about the issue, but no immediate fix is promised. … Read more