Over the past year and a half, cyber attackers have taken advantage of five vulnerabilities present in a crucial Windows driver, the Common Log File System (CLFS), according to Kaspersky’s Securelist. The main problem is the CLFS driver’s propensity to prioritize performance over security. As a result, ransomware attackers have been exploiting these vulnerabilities. Kaspersky researcher Boris Larin recommended implementing best security practices, such as timely security updates and anti-virus detection monitoring.
Ways to ward off hackers
Jeffrey Bowie was arrested for trying to install malware into computers at SSM St. Anthony’s Hospital, Oklahoma City. Tech consulting firm Coffey & Consult noted
