Unpatched Windows Kernel Bug Could Help Malware Hinder Detection

A 17-year-old programming error has been discovered in Microsoft’s Windows kernel that could prevent some security software from detecting malware at runtime when loaded into system memory.

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Platinum APT First to Abuse Intel Chip Management Feature

Microsoft has found a file-transfer tool used by the Platinum APT that leverages Intel Active Management Technology to stealthily load malware onto networked computers. Continue reading Platinum APT First to Abuse Intel Chip Management Feature

Locky, Cerber Ransomware Skilled at Hiding

Since January, a number of ransomware families are sharing a common infrastructure with different techniques allowing the malware to hide from detection systems. Continue reading Locky, Cerber Ransomware Skilled at Hiding

Malware Dropper Built to Target European Energy Company

Researchers at SentinelOne said they have discovered a malware dropper for the Furtim malware that was designed to attack an unnamed energy company in Europe. Continue reading Malware Dropper Built to Target European Energy Company

Veil Framework – Antivirus Evasion Framework

The Veil-Framework is a collection of red team security tools that implement various attack methods focused on antivirus evasion and evading detection. Antivirus ‘solutions’ don’t often catch the bad guys, but they do often catch pen-testing during assignment. This tool came about as a way to execute existing shellcode in a way that could evade…

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