Ransomware gangs are turning trusted Windows tools into antivirus killers before encryption starts

Modern ransomware attacks often begin long before files get encrypted. Researchers say many operators now abuse legitimate Windows utilities and low-level tools to disable antivirus and endpoint protection first, giving the final payload a much better chance of running without interruption. Seqrite says tools such as Process Hacker, IOBit Unlocker, PowerRun, and AuKill are showing […] The post Ransomware gangs are turning trusted Windows tools into antivirus killers before encryption starts appeared first on VPN Central.