Glossary
Defense Evasion
A category of adversary techniques used to avoid detection throughout an attack, such as disabling security tools, obfuscating malicious code, or abusing trusted processes. It spans many specific techniques, including living-off-the-land and polymorphic malware.
Recent coverage mentioning Defense Evasion
Slim Spider Targets Brazilian Financial Systems and Crypto Assets
Discover how the newly documented threat actor Slim Spider targets Brazilian financial infrastructure and cryptocurrency assets.
Silver Fox Malware Campaign Impersonates Software Vendors
An active Silver Fox malware campaign uses fake software download sites to disable Windows Update and weaken Microsoft Defender defenses.
Weaponizing Defender's BTR.sys to Disable Security Software
Attackers can weaponize a legitimate Microsoft Defender driver to delete security software at boot, impacting Windows 7-11.
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Microsoft Removes WMIC Tool in Windows 11 to Curb Living-off-the-Land Tactics
Microsoft removes the legacy WMIC tool from Windows 11 builds to disrupt living-off-the-land techniques used by ransomware and malware.
The Gentlemen Ransomware: Operations, Tools, and Mitigation
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