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Microsoft Scrambles to Patch RoguePlanet Zero-Day in Defender

Microsoft is racing against the clock to fix a critical vulnerability in Defender, known as RoguePlanet, after a proof-of-concept exploit was released, allowing hackers to elevate privileges regardless of real-time protection settings. A patch is in the works, but no release date has been given.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday Disrupts 120 Vulnerabilities with AI-Driven Insights

Microsoft's May Patch Tuesday update tackles a whopping 120 vulnerabilities, including 17 critical flaws that could leave your systems exposed to remote code execution, elevation of privilege, and information disclosure attacks. Prioritize patching now to safeguard your domain controllers and prevent potentially disastrous breaches.

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Linux Flaw Exposes Users to Root Access Attacks

A major Linux flaw, dubbed "Pack2TheRoot," has been hiding in plain sight for 12 years, allowing attackers with local access to gain root permissions and wreak havoc on your system - but a patch has finally been released to squash it. This medium-severity vulnerability, scoring 8.8 out of 10, highlights the importance of staying on top of software updates to protect your Linux setup.

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