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‘BlackSanta’ Malware Activates EDR and AV Killer Before Detonating Payload
UnknownMar 11, 2026(about 3 hours ago)
The 'BlackSanta' malware disables antivirus and EDR protections to enable credential harvesting, system reconnaissance, and data exfiltration.
The malware disables antivirus and EDR protections at the kernel level, clearing the path for credential harvesting, system reconnaissance, and eventual data exfiltration. The post ‘BlackSanta’ Malware Activates EDR and AV Killer Before Detonating Payload appeared first on SecurityWeek .