"Hunter-Killer" malware detections have increased by 333% annually, accounting for 26% of all detections in 2023. #malware #cybersecurity

These malware attacks are designed to evade security tools and disable enterprise security defenses. #cybercrime #security

The surge in hunter-killer malware can be linked to three main MITRE ATT&CK techniques: process injection, command and scripting interpreter, and impairing defenses. #MITRE #cyberattacks

Malware attackers are repurposing cybersecurity utilities to launch aggressive attacks, abusing anti-rootkit utilities and other endpoint defenses. #ransomware #cybersecurity

Defenders must be proactive in simulating attacks to assess the response of their defensive systems against hunter-killer malware. #incidentresponse #networksecurity

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