
It is a known fact that hackers use legitimate software in their attacks, whenever possible - and now we can add EDRSilencer to that list.
Cybersecurity researchers from Trend Micro published a report in which they claim to have observed EDRSilencer being deployed in cyberattacks. This tool, they say, was primarily designed for penetration testing, to be used by red teams as they simulate real-life cyberattacks and stress-test their networks against intruders.