Picus Security has revealed a rise in hunter-killer malware, highlighting a significant shift in adversaries’ capability to pinpoint and thwart advanced enterprise defenses, including next-gen firewalls, antivirus programs, and EDR systems. There was a 333% increase in malware that can actively target defensive systems in an attempt to disable them. The identification of hunter-killer malware Drawing parallels from the stealthy and offensive nature of hunter-killer submarines, these malware strains evade security measures with precision and … More →

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