Tag: def con 34
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Microsoft Defender Driver Exploited to Disable Security Software
Researchers at Check Point have uncovered a technique that exploits Microsoft Defender's own driver to disable security software, leaving Windows 7 to 11 users vulnerable to attack. This clever hack requires no external driver or software vulnerability, making it a worrying threat.
Windows Plug and Play Feature Exploited for SYSTEM Access via Fake USB Devices
Imagine a scenario where hackers can gain SYSTEM access to a Windows computer without needing a single click or logged-in user - and even exploit it remotely over RDP with no hardware involved. Researchers have just revealed a chilling new class of attacks, dubbed "Plug and Pwn", that takes advantage of Windows' Plug and Play feature to execute malicious software with alarming ease.
Researchers Expose Windows 11 Vulnerability in USB Auto-Install Feature
Security researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in Windows 11's USB auto-install feature, allowing an unprivileged user to execute SYSTEM-level code on a fully updated machine. This clever hack, dubbed "Plug And Pwn," exploits the Plug and Play auto-install process to gain elevated access.
MIT Researchers Expose TONTOU Attack Bypassing Spectre Defenses on Intel, AMD CPUs
MIT researchers have uncovered a clever new attack, dubbed TONTOU, that can bypass Spectre defenses on Intel and AMD CPUs, revealing a practical exploit on AMD Zen 2. This innovative technique, presented at DEF CON 34, challenges current security assumptions and opens up new avenues for exploration.