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Cybersecurity2 min readSeptember 6, 2026

Four REVSTEALER-Linked Modules Disable Windows Update and Defender to Run a Crypto Miner

Attackers are distributing malware modules linked to REVSTEALER that disable Windows Update and Windows Defender to secretly install cryptocurrency miners on infected systems. Organizations should monitor for suspicious disabling of security features and

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