Posts Tagged ‘windows’
GodDamn Ransomware PoisonX Driver Kills EDR
The GodDamn ransomware PoisonX driver is a Microsoft-signed kernel tool that ransomware operators use to silently kill EDR and antivirus processes before deploying encryption — and because the driver carries a legitimate Microsoft signature, standard driver-trust checks wave it straight through. What Happened Symantec disclosed on July 9, 2026 that a ransomware family called GodDamn…
Read MoreNightmare Eclipse Windows Zero-Day Trilogy
The Nightmare Eclipse Windows zero-day trilogy has moved from proof-of-concept code on GitHub to a confirmed, real-world intrusion: Huntress found BlueHammer, RedSun, and UnDefend deployed together in one attack chain that started with a compromised FortiGate VPN appliance. What Happened A researcher operating under the handle “Nightmare Eclipse” (also seen as “Chaotic Eclipse”) has published…
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