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    Critical Vulnerability in Paragon Driver Exploited by Ransomware Groups

    March 01, 2025 • 1 min read

    Microsoft researchers have discovered multiple severe flaws in Paragon's partition manager driver, with ransomware gangs actively exploiting one vulnerability to gain system-level access. The critical flaw affects BioNTdrv.sys driver versions prior to 2.0.0, enabling attacks even when the software isn't installed.

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    Hackers Exploit Avast Anti-Rootkit Driver to Deploy 'Kill Floor' Windows Malware

    November 26, 2024 • 1 min read

    Security researchers uncover a sophisticated cyber attack leveraging an old Avast driver to bypass Windows security. The 'Kill Floor' malware uses kernel-level access to disable system protections and take control of infected computers.

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    New Malware Campaign Exploits Avast Driver to Bypass Security Systems

    November 25, 2024 • 1 min read

    Security researchers have identified a sophisticated malware campaign using Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) technique to disable antivirus protections. By exploiting a legitimate Avast driver, the malware can terminate security processes and gain elevated system control.

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