A security researcher has released RoguePlanet, a Windows zero-day exploit leading to local privilege escalation to SYSTEM.

It doesn't require a lot of effort.

A zero-day exploit circulating online allows people with physical access to a Windows 11 system to bypass default BitLocker ...

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PCWorld reports on the ‘BlueHammer’ zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to potentially take over Windows computers through privilege escalation. A frustrated security researcher published the ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Microsoft has confirmed three Windows security bypass zero-days. They say that good things ...

Threat actors are using three publicly available proof-of-concept exploits to attack Microsoft Defender and turn the security platform's primary cleanup and protection functions against organizations ...

Cybercriminals abuse trusted Intel driver to gain kernel access and shut down Windows Defender, enabling undetected malware ...

PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

And it's almost always disabled.

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