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GhostLock Locks 500K Files in 3 Minutes Without Encryption
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GhostLock Locks 500K Files in 3 Minutes Without Encryption

A new proof-of-concept tool abuses Windows CreateFileW API to block file access across SMB shares. The technique evades all tested EDR products and requires no elevated privileges.

ProbablyPwned Editorial TeamMay 12, 2026