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RARE PHOTOS: This devious new malware technique looks to hijack windows itself to avoid detection | Vintage Vibes

Fingertip pressing keyboard key with Windows logo on it.

  • Security researchers from Akamai found UI Automation accessibility feature could be abused for malicious use
  • UI Automation must be allowed to do all the things malware usually does, which makes it difficult for antivirus programs to spot it
  • Admins can monitor the OS for suspicious activity
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