Hackers Can Leverage Kernel Patch Protection to Hide Process from Task Manager

A new technique discovered in 2026 reveals that attackers can manipulate Windows kernel structures to conceal running processes from detection systems, even while modern security layers like PatchGuard protect the system. Outflank analysts identified a method that exploits the timing of system validation checks to hide malicious activity from plain sight. The discovery highlights a […]

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