Unpatched Microsoft Defender flaw lets hackers gain admin access

A security vulnerability was recently discovered in Microsoft Defender, the first-party Windows 11 antivirus tool used by ...

From the BlueHammer author: New Windows zero-day grants admin rights

The exploit uses an insecure behavior of Windows Defender and a file API to secure system rights. It is still unpatched.

Disgruntled researcher leaks “BlueHammer” Windows zero-day exploit

Exploit code has been released for an unpatched Windows privilege escalation flaw reported privately to Microsoft, allowing ...
Security Boulevard

Shadow Admins in Active Directory: Hidden Privilege Paths Attackers Exploit

What Are Shadow Admins in AD? A common problem we encounter within many customer AD environments are accounts that, at first ...
CoinDesk

Audit admin keys, not just code, expert says after $200 million Drift exploit

Programmable blockchain Solana's SOL token has hit five-week lows after an exploit at one of its largest perpetual decentralized exchange, Drift, underscored that security risks go beyond just smart ...