'Harmless' Global Adware Transforms Into an AV Killer

A seemingly harmless adware called Dragon Boss, pushed in March 2025, evolved into a malicious threat that disables antivirus software. It establishes persistence through scheduled tasks and excludes itself from Windows Defender scans, posing a significant security risk. Experts recommend thorough system scans and updated security protocols to detect such stealthy malware.

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