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on July 19, 2024
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CrowdStrike Update: Windows Bluescreen and Boot Lo...
The problem is that some viruses may run in the kernel mode, so an AV has to do the same, or it will be powerless against such viruses.
skydhash
on July 19, 2024
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If a virus got that far, you're already in trouble. What stops them from attacking the anti-virus?
bdd8f1df777b
on July 20, 2024
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If you think AV cannot stop viruses in the same privilege level, then that is more reason for AV to run in the kernel mode. Because by your logic, an AV in user mode cannot stop a virus in user mode.
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