Security News > 2024 > August > RansomHub-linked EDR-killing malware spotted in the wild

In brief Malware that kills endpoint detection and response software has been spotted on the scene and, given it's deploying RansomHub, it could soon be prolific.

A look inside the malware indicates it's not as dangerous as it appears at first glance, provided proper precautions are taken.

Once an attacker has the necessary permissions, they have to execute the malware via the command line, and have to enter a password to get it started.

Five malware variants that made a mark in Q2. ReliaQuest has published a list of five malware variants it asserted had a big impact in the second quarter of 2024.

The Oyster backdoor malware distributed by websites hosting supposed legitimate software infected with malware brings up the rear.

Make sure your security systems are hardened against the various tricks those malware families use, which are discussed in the ReliaQuest report.

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