The Warlock ransomware group has added kernel-level driver abuse to its attack chain, loading signed but vulnerable drivers to disable endpoint detection tools before deploying ransomware. Organizations whose security posture depends on EDR as a primary control are directly exposed – if EDR is blinded before detonation, automated containment and alerting fail at the moment they matter most. The business risk is accelerated ransomware deployment with reduced detection opportunity, increasing the likelihood of widespread encryption and extended recovery timelines.