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  "textContent": "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 […]\n\nThe post Ransomware gangs are turning trusted Windows tools into antivirus killers before encryption starts appeared first on VPN Central.",
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