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Microsoft Windows zero-day exploit grants system privileges

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A hacker known for targeting Microsoft systems has discovered a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. This exploit allows for the elevation of system privileges on fully patched versions of the operating system. The vulnerability was detailed in a report from The Register, highlighting ongoing security challenges for Microsoft products. AI

IMPACT This vulnerability could impact AI systems relying on Windows infrastructure, potentially leading to disruptions or security breaches.

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Microsoft Windows zero-day exploit grants system privileges

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows

    Exploit Wednesday's back, baby

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    OpenWALDO aims to blow the doors off proprietary AI training models Contributors wanted: 167B transparent tokens have a long way to go against AI giants' trilli

    OpenWALDO aims to blow the doors off proprietary AI training models Contributors wanted: 167B transparent tokens have a long way to go against AI giants' trillions https://www. theregister.com/ai-and-ml/2026 /08/12/openwaldo-aims-to-blow-the-doors-off-proprietary-ai-training-mode…

    LINKS theregister.com/…/5286864
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows Exploit Wednesday's back, baby https://www. theregister.com/c

    Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows Exploit Wednesday's back, baby https://www. theregister.com/cyber-crime/20 26/08/12/microsoft-vendetta-hacker-has-a-new-zero-day-that-gives-system-privileges-on-fully-patched-window…

    LINKS theregister.com/…/5286889

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