Tag: BYOVD

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Ransomware turning off EDR with vulnerable drivers

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Ransomware turning off EDR with vulnerable drivers

Qilin and Warlock (also known as “Water Manaul”) ransomware groups are using bring your own vulnerable driver (BYOVD) techniques to disable endpoint security tools on Windows systems. These actors can shut down more than 300 EDR drivers across multiple security...

/ April 10, 2026
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: BYOVD attacks leveraged by Medusa ransomware

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: BYOVD attacks leveraged by Medusa ransomware

The Medusa ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation has recently been observed using a malicious driver named ABYSSWORKER in Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) attacks. This technique allows threat actors to disable security software by exploiting legitimate, vulnerable drivers to gain kernel-level...

/ March 25, 2025