Ransomware IAB abuses EDR for stealthy malware execution

Initial access broker Storm-0249 is exploiting endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions and trusted Microsoft Windows utilities to load malware stealthily. The threat actor uses this technique to establish communication channels and maintain persistence in target networks as preparation for ransomware deployment. This represents a sophisticated evasion technique that abuses legitimate security tools to avoid detection while setting up infrastructure for ransomware attacks.