Cybersecurity articles tagged #Endpoint Security on RuntimeRebel.https://runtimerebel.comhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/malware-crypting-services-evading-detection-and-analysishttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/malware-crypting-services-evading-detection-and-analysisThreat actors use crypting services to modify malicious payloads, bypassing AV/EDR detection and complicating analysis. This enables stealthier, persistent campaigns.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:48:33 GMTMalware EvasionEndpoint SecurityAnti AnalysisCrypting ServicesThreat Actorshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2026-50656-microsoft-defender-privilege-escalation-patch-nowhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cve-2026-50656-microsoft-defender-privilege-escalation-patch-nowMicrosoft patches 'RoguePlanet' vulnerability, CVE-2026-50656, in Defender's Malware Protection Engine, enabling privilege escalation. Update immediately.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:03:10 GMTCVE-2026-50656Microsoft DefenderPrivilege EscalationRoguePlanetMalware Protection EngineEndpoint Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ai-coding-agents-mimic-malicious-activity-in-endpoint-detectionshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ai-coding-agents-mimic-malicious-activity-in-endpoint-detectionsAI coding agents like Claude Code and OpenAI Codex are triggering endpoint security alerts by performing actions similar to human attackers, demanding rule adjustments.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:38:20 GMTAIEndpoint SecuritySophosClaude CodeOpenAI CodexCursorBehavioral Detectionshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/gentlemen-ransomware-edr-evasion-tactics-and-mitigation-strategieshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/gentlemen-ransomware-edr-evasion-tactics-and-mitigation-strategiesRuntime Rebel details Gentlemen ransomware's advanced EDR killer suite, analyzing its impact and providing actionable strategies to defend against sophisticated evasion.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:11:06 GMTGentlemen RansomwareRaaSEDR EvasionEndpoint SecurityMalwarehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/optimizing-edr-for-operational-resilience-and-threat-detectionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/optimizing-edr-for-operational-resilience-and-threat-detectionExplore how leading organizations optimize EDR deployment to achieve operational resilience against advanced threats and move beyond legacy prevention models.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:26:38 GMTEDREndpoint SecurityOperational ResilienceThreat DetectionSOC Optimizationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/forticlient-ems-critical-flaw-exploited-for-credential-stealinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/forticlient-ems-critical-flaw-exploited-for-credential-stealingThreat actors are actively exploiting a critical, patched FortiClient EMS vulnerability to deploy credential-stealing malware, bypassing trusted endpoint security.Thu, 28 May 2026 17:21:27 GMTFortiClient EMSCredential StealerEndpoint SecurityExploitationMalwarehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/automated-endpoint-isolation-in-microsoft-defender-for-endpointhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/automated-endpoint-isolation-in-microsoft-defender-for-endpointMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint now features automatic device isolation to block lateral movement and contain high-confidence security breaches effectively.Tue, 26 May 2026 13:11:01 GMTMicrosoft DefenderEndpoint SecurityLateral MovementAutomated ResponseMdehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/zero-trust-why-device-security-is-essential-beyond-identityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/zero-trust-why-device-security-is-essential-beyond-identityIdentity-only security fails against stolen tokens and compromised devices. Learn why robust device security is critical for effective Zero Trust strategies.Wed, 20 May 2026 17:12:24 GMTZero TrustDevice SecurityIdentity and Access ManagementSession HijackingEndpoint Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/managed-windows-11-bloatware-removal-new-it-admin-policy-controlshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/managed-windows-11-bloatware-removal-new-it-admin-policy-controlsMicrosoft updates Windows 11 policy allowing IT admins to selectively uninstall pre-installed Store apps, reducing the attack surface in managed environments.Fri, 01 May 2026 12:28:31 GMTWindows 11Microsoft IntuneAttack Surface ReductionMDM PolicyEndpoint Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-teams-efficiency-mode-optimizing-resource-usage-for-pcshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/microsoft-teams-efficiency-mode-optimizing-resource-usage-for-pcsMicrosoft introduces Efficiency Mode for Teams to reduce CPU and memory consumption on resource-constrained devices, improving overall system responsiveness.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:31:39 GMTMicrosoft TeamsWindows 11Performance OptimizationEndpoint Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/signed-software-abuse-how-malicious-scripts-disable-edr-and-avhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/signed-software-abuse-how-malicious-scripts-disable-edr-and-avAnalysis of signed adware being used to deploy antivirus-killing scripts with SYSTEM privileges across government and healthcare sectors.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:22:56 GMTSigned SoftwareAntivirus EvasionEDR BypassEndpoint SecurityPrivilege Escalationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/windows-11-version-24h2-force-upgrade-for-unmanaged-pcshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/windows-11-version-24h2-force-upgrade-for-unmanaged-pcsMicrosoft initiates forced upgrades to Windows 11 24H2 for unmanaged Home and Pro devices to maintain security support and critical update delivery.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:23:19 GMTWindows 11Microsoft ServicingEndpoint SecurityPatch Managementhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/mitigating-the-rise-of-trusted-tool-abuse-in-modern-cyberattackshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/mitigating-the-rise-of-trusted-tool-abuse-in-modern-cyberattacksExplore why threat actors are pivoting from malware to Living-off-the-Land (LotL) techniques by abusing trusted administrative tools and native binaries.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:26:47 GMTLiving-off-the-LandLOTLAdversary TtpsEndpoint SecurityDefense Evasionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/windows-11-kb5079391-smart-app-control-ai-enhancements-for-24h2https://runtimerebel.com/blog/windows-11-kb5079391-smart-app-control-ai-enhancements-for-24h2Microsoft releases Windows 11 KB5079391 preview update, enhancing Smart App Control with AI models to mitigate malicious software execution on 24H2 systems.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:24:20 GMTKB5079391Windows 11 24H2Smart App ControlMicrosoftEndpoint Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ai-coding-tools-new-challenges-for-endpoint-security-defenseshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/ai-coding-tools-new-challenges-for-endpoint-security-defensesA security researcher demonstrates how AI coding tools can bypass traditional endpoint security measures, prompting a reevaluation of defense strategies.Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:37:30 GMTAI Coding ToolsEndpoint SecurityApplication SecurityThreat Researchhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/1stprotect-s-behavioral-endpoint-security-emergeshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/1stprotect-s-behavioral-endpoint-security-emerges1stProtect launches with $20M funding, offering an endpoint security platform that uses behavioral monitoring and user intent verification to stop real-time cyberattacks.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:17:12 GMTEndpoint SecurityBehavioral MonitoringUser Intent VerificationReal Time ProtectionCybersecurity FundingSecurity Platformhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/secure-microsoft-intune-systems-against-wipe-attacks-cisa-warninghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/secure-microsoft-intune-systems-against-wipe-attacks-cisa-warningCISA urges organizations to secure Microsoft Intune following a breach at Stryker where attackers used the management tool to wipe corporate systems.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:19:16 GMTMicrosoft IntuneStryker BreachCISA AdvisoryEndpoint SecurityData Wipehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/oauth-exploitation-and-edr-termination-new-bulletin-analysishttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/oauth-exploitation-and-edr-termination-new-bulletin-analysisAnalysis of current threats including OAuth token theft, EDR termination techniques, Signal phishing, and 'Zombie ZIP' archive evasion strategies.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:28:23 GMTOauth AbuseEDR BypassPhishingArchive EvasionEndpoint Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cylake-launches-local-ai-native-security-for-data-sovereigntyhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/cylake-launches-local-ai-native-security-for-data-sovereigntyCylake introduces an AI-native security platform that processes data locally to address data sovereignty and privacy concerns in sensitive environments.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:11:05 GMTCylakeAI Native SecurityData SovereigntyOn Premises AIEndpoint Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/windows-11-hardens-batch-file-execution-to-counter-script-attackshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/windows-11-hardens-batch-file-execution-to-counter-script-attacksMicrosoft tests security enhancements for batch and CMD files in Windows 11 Insider Build 27723 to mitigate Living-off-the-Land (LotL) script abuse.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:11:55 GMTWindows 11Batch FilesCMDLOTLEndpoint SecurityMicrosoft Insiderhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/addressing-enterprise-risk-in-third-party-software-patchinghttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/addressing-enterprise-risk-in-third-party-software-patchingAnalyze the security risks of third-party software drift and learn why automated patch management is essential for reducing the modern attack surface.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:16:06 GMTPatch ManagementVulnerability ManagementThird Party RiskEndpoint SecurityShadow IThttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/token-theft-and-session-hijacking-mitigating-device-trust-failureshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/token-theft-and-session-hijacking-mitigating-device-trust-failuresAn analysis of post-authentication attack vectors involving token theft and the technical requirement for continuous device posture verification within Zero Trust…Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:23:45 GMTToken TheftSession HijackingZero TrustEndpoint Security