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 ...

Use Microsoft PC Manager to Speed Up Your Windows 11 Computer

Can you really get a Windows PC running like new again? Using this free tool from Microsoft, you can get pretty close.
Windows Latest

I tested Windows 11 March 2026 Updates: Everything new, improved, and fixed

Windows 11 March 2026 Patch Tuesday update adds Emoji 16.0, Sysmon, network speed test, reliability improvements, and security fixes.

Stop the Slop: 8 Tools That Clean Up Windows 11

If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these free debloating tools can help. Here are ...
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 ...