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Hackers Weaponize Old Avast Driver to Install Windows Malware

PCMAG
Summary
Nutrition label

59% Informative

Malware drops a copy of the kernel-level Avast driver, which allows it to continue its attack by disabling critical security systems on Windows PCs.

Hackers often try to mask malware or ransomware as legitimate applications or extensions.

Trellix doesn't state where it found this malware or whether any victims have been exploited because of it.

VR Score

33

Informative language

17

Neutral language

31

Article tone

informal

Language

English

Language complexity

51

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

short-lived

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