New Avalon Malware Framework Packs CrownX Ransomware Capabilities

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously undocumented modular malware framework codenamed Avalon that's distributed by means of a multi-stage phishing chain capable of bypassing traditional security controls. Avalon combine…
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