New ‘BlackSanta’ EDR killer spotted targeting HR departments

For more than a year, a Russian-speaking threat actor targeted human resource (HR) departments with malware that delivers a new EDR killer named BlackSanta.

Stop the Slop: 8 Tools That Clean Up Windows 11

If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these free debloating tools can help. Here are some of the most popular ways ...

ESET Research: One of Russia’s most notorious groups, Sednit, resurges with spyware in Ukraine

ESET researchers have traced the reactivation of Sednit’s advanced implant team to a 2024 case in Ukraine, where a keylogger named SlimAgent was ...
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Malicious LLMs let unskilled hackers craft dangerous new malware

Large language models are no longer just productivity tools or coding assistants; they are rapidly becoming force multipliers for cybercrime. As guardrails on mainstream systems tighten, a parallel ...
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Your phishing detection skills are no match for 2025's biggest security threats

Clickfix attacks surged 500% in early 2025. Cybercriminals now use AI in BEC scams. AI is making phishing harder to detect. Cybercriminals are shifting their techniques to focus on the human element, ...
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‘BlackSanta’ Malware Activates EDR and AV Killer Before Detonating Payload

The malware disables antivirus and EDR protections at the kernel level, clearing the path for credential harvesting, system reconnaissance, and eventual data exfiltration. An ongoing campaign, ...