New ‘BlackSanta’ EDR killer spotted targeting HR departments

For more than a year, a Russian-speaking threat actor targeted human resource (HR) departments with malware that delivers a new EDR killer named BlackSanta.
TechRadar

Russian hackers target HR departments with vicious new 'BlackSanta' malware

Russian hackers target HR departments with BlackSanta malware Infection chain uses phishing emails and malicious ISO files BlackSanta disables EDR tools to enable deeper compromise Russian hackers ...
SecurityWeek

‘BlackSanta’ Malware Activates EDR and AV Killer Before Detonating Payload

The malware disables antivirus and EDR protections at the kernel level, clearing the path for credential harvesting, system reconnaissance, and eventual data exfiltration. An ongoing campaign, ...
Channel Buzz

ESET’s Tony Anscombe on the cybersecurity trends MSPs can’t ignore in 2026

Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET, returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the cybersecurity landscape in early 2026. From the emergence of AI-powered malware to ...

Microsoft’s March 2026 update fixes 80+ security vulnerabilities

This month's Patch Tuesday brings over 80 fixes for various security vulnerabilities. Fortunately, none are actively being ...

Windows 11 KB5079473 & KB5078883 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5079473 and KB5078883 cumulative updates for versions 25H2/24H2 and 23H2 to fix security ...
Security Boulevard

What Does MITRE ATT&CK Coverage Really Mean?

Coverage claims without context are one of the most persistent sources of confusion in security tooling. This post breaks down four myths behind ATT&CK coverage claims and offers a more useful ...