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Windows 11 24H2 Disrupts Self-Delete Technique Used for Malware Evasion

Windows 11 24H2 Disrupts Self-Delete Technique Used for Malware Evasion

Windows 11’s 24H2 update has disrupted the Lloyd Labs self-delete malware evasion method, a key technique for ensuring stealth in compromised environments. The update alters NTFS file handling, causing files to move rather than delete, complicating forensic analysis. Cybersecurity experts quickly devised new strategies using POSIX semantics to bypass these changes, exemplifying the ongoing struggle between security advancements and malware adaptation.

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