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Dragon Boss

Coverage of Dragon Boss in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 16 · 19:07 UTCMost recent: Apr 16 · 19:07 UTC
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  • SECURITYApr 16 · 19:07 UTCDARK READING
    'Harmless' Global Adware Transforms Into an AV Killer

    A seemingly benign adware update called Dragon Boss, released in March 2025, established persistence through scheduled tasks and configured Windows Defender to exclude future payloads, effectively evading detection. The update's actions highlight a shift from harmless adware to a more dangerous threat capable of bypassing antivirus protections.

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