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Windows Defender Bypassed Using XOR

April 11, 2025
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Windows Defender Bypassed Using XOR

Researchers recently revealed how they bypassed Windows Defender’s security using advanced techniques like XOR encryption and direct system calls. The research, published by Hackmosphere, demonstrated how attackers exploited vulnerabilities in Windows Defender through shellcode encryption and injection methods. Shellcode is used to execute arbitrary code or commands on a victim’s system, and XOR encryption helped obfuscate these payloads, making them harder for antivirus software to detect. The use of both static and dynamic analysis evasion methods highlighted weaknesses in traditional antivirus mechanisms.

The research focused on two primary techniques: XOR encryption and direct system calls. XOR encryption was used to mask the signatures of shellcode, effectively evading detection from static analysis tools, which rely on known malware signatures. A custom Python script, myEncoder3.py, was developed to convert raw binary shellcode into encrypted data, further obfuscating its presence. The researchers also bypassed Windows Defender’s detection by employing direct system calls at the kernel level, which avoided suspicious API calls often monitored by antivirus solutions.

Additionally, the researchers demonstrated remote process injection, a technique that injected encrypted shellcode into remote processes, bypassing userland hooks and removing suspicious functions from the Import Address Table. This allowed the researchers to stealthily deliver their payload without triggering antivirus alerts. Their testing setup involved a controlled environment with a Kali Linux attacker machine and a Windows virtual machine as the victim. During the tests, the team used custom scripts and tools to generate shellcode and execute payloads while preventing automatic malware flagging by disabling sample submission.

This breakthrough emphasizes the need for stronger defenses beyond traditional antivirus solutions like Windows Defender, which remain vulnerable to creative evasion techniques. As attackers develop more sophisticated methods, reliance solely on antivirus software can lead to significant security gaps. The research stresses the importance of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems for proactive threat monitoring and detection. Hackmosphere’s work aims to enhance penetration testing strategies and raise cybersecurity awareness, urging organizations to adopt layered defense mechanisms to mitigate evolving threats.

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  • Researchers Bypass Windows Defender Using XOR Encryption and System Calls
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