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Cybercriminals Bypass Security Using Legitimate Tools & Browser Extensions to Deliver Malware

In H2 2024, cybercriminals increasingly misused legitimate Microsoft tools and browser extensions to bypass cyber protection and deliver malware, states a report by Ontinue. They exploited features like Quick Assist and Windows Hello for illegal purposes. While ransom payments fell to $813.55 million in 2024 from $1.25 billion in 2023, the number of breaches rose, suggesting increased ransomware attacks. The report also cautioned about increased threats to IoT and OT environments.

Source: gbhackers.com –

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