A malicious campaign has been discovered where malware, detected as kill-floor.exe, uses the legitimate Avast Anti-Rootkit driver to bypass detection and gain deep access to systems. It can stop security processes, disable protective software, and compromise the system. To protect against such attacks, security experts recommend using “Bring Your Own susceptible Driver” (BYOVD) techniques. Blocking these drivers can prevent malware from elevating privileges or disabling security features.
KLAS: Security consulting firms step up as threats rise
In a November 2024 report, KLAS Research identified key healthcare security consulting firms including Tw-Security, Meditology Services, First Health Advisory, Intraprise Health, Fortified Health Security,
