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#5 BleepingComputer general April 15, 2026 at 17:59 UTC

Signed software abused to deploy antivirus-killing scripts

By Bill Toulas

AI Summary

A digitally signed adware tool has deployed SYSTEM-privilege payloads that disabled antivirus protections on thousands of endpoints across educational, utilities, government, and healthcare sectors. The attack demonstrates how legitimate code signing can be abused to bypass security controls.

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