Ransomware gang deploys new malware to kill security software

August 15, 2024 at 02:03PM RansomHub ransomware operators have deployed a new malware, EDRKillShifter, to disable EDR security software in BYOVD attacks. Discovered by Sophos researchers, the malware exploits vulnerable drivers to escalate privileges and disable security solutions. Sophos recommends enabling tamper protection and maintaining a separation between user and admin privileges to mitigate such … Read more