Chinese threat group abused a vulnerable WatchDog Antimalware driver to disable antivirus and EDR tools Attackers also leveraged a Zemana Anti-Malware driver (ZAM.exe) for broader compatibility across ...
A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on Windows devices by registering a fake antivirus product, even when no real AV is installed. The trick utilizes an undocumented Windows ...
Avast - a global cybersecurity company that provides digital protection and privacy tools for individuals across PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. Following an independent review of antivirus platforms ...
In a proof-of-concept, a security researcher demonstrated how the Windows Security Center API can be used to block the scans by Microsoft’s built-in antivirus tool. Windows Defender can be tricked ...
SonicWall has released a software update for its SMA 100 appliances to help users remove the Overstep malware deployed in a ...
Not so long ago, running a Windows PC without some kind of special antivirus would have all but ensured that your PC got infected with malware. Now, however, the situation is different. Microsoft has ...