---
title: "Snatch ransomware reboots PCs in Windows Safe Mode to bypass antivirus apps"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/snatch-ransomware-reboots-pcs-in-windows-safe-mode-to-bypass-antivirus-apps/"
date: "2019-12-10T06:55:54+00:00"
section: "Software"
tags:
  - "Antivirus"
  - "Cyber Criminals"
  - "Cyber Security"
  - "Cyber Security Strategy"
  - "data Breaches"
  - "Data Protection"
  - "Data Safety"
  - "Data Security"
  - "Decryption"
  - "Encryption"
  - "hacked"
  - "Hacker"
  - "Hacking"
  - "Malicious Attack"
  - "Malware"
  - "Malware Attack"
  - "Network Security"
  - "Ransomware"
  - "Ransomware Attack"
  - "Ransomware Infection"
  - "Trojans"
---

# Snatch ransomware reboots PCs in Windows Safe Mode to bypass antivirus apps

December 10, 2019

> The authors of the Snatch ransomware are using a never-before-seen trick to bypass antivirus software and encrypt victims’ files without being detected. The trick relies on rebooting an infected computer

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