Security researchers from cyber firm Check Point have found a new hacking method called “ Bashware ” that could hide all known malware from security protection products and services . The method uses the in - built Linux shell used by Windows to bypass the most - used security solutions , even the latest offerings . Windows' in-built Linux shell to allow any malware to bypass most common security solutions, including next-gen anti-virus, anti-ransomware and other tools. The hacking method could be used on any of the 400 million computer devices running Windows 10 around the world . Bashware takes advantage of the Windows Subsystem for Linux , a new feature integrated by Microsoft to help developers test code across Windows and Linux .
Security researchers from cyber firm Check Point have found a new hacking method called “ Bashware ” that could hide all known malware from security protection products and services . The method uses the in - built Linux shell used by Windows to bypass the most - used security solutions , even the latest offerings . The hacking method could be used on any of the 400 million computer devices running Windows 10 around the world . Bashware takes advantage of the Windows Subsystem for Linux , a new feature integrated by Microsoft to help developers test code across Windows and Linux .