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Windows Defender 'BlueHammer' vulnerability actively exploited despite patch

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The 'BlueHammer' vulnerability in Windows Defender, which allows attackers to gain SYSTEM-level access, is actively being exploited in ransomware campaigns. Despite Microsoft releasing a patch on April 14, CISA has issued a warning due to the continued exploitation, highlighting the slow pace of patch deployment. Security vendor Absolute reports that critical OS patches are applied an average of 127 days late on Windows systems, with enterprise environments averaging 76 days, indicating a significant lag in security updates. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses an actively exploited vulnerability and the slow pace of patching, which falls under cybersecurity tooling and safety concerns rather than a new release or significant industry event.

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Windows Defender 'BlueHammer' vulnerability actively exploited despite patch

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruno Ferreira ·

    Windows Defender 'BlueHammer' vulnerability now exploited as part of malware campaigns — CISA issues warning despite patch release on April 14

    Windows Defender "BlueHammer" vulnerability now exploited as part of malware campaigns — event demonstrates lack of security awareness despite existence of patches

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