ESET analyzes APT attacks on Windows kernel
Unguarded control center: ESET analyzes attacks on Windows kernel. European IT security manufacturer publishes new research results on how APT groups (Advanced Persistent Threat) exploit the vulnerabilities for attacks. ESET Research department publishes the results of their vulnerability analysis of signed Windows kernel drivers. According to the security experts, these are increasingly being used by so-called APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) groups exploited for targeted attacks against companies. The detailed technical analyzes and effective defense techniques are now available as a blog post on WeLiveSecurity. Background on Windows kernel drivers In Microsoft Windows operating systems there are different types of kernel drivers. While device drivers require a rigorous development process focused on...