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Disgruntled Bug Hunter Exposes New Windows 0-Day Vulnerability
A disgruntled bug hunter, known as Nightmare Eclipse, has revealed a new zero-day vulnerability called RoguePlanet, which can give attackers SYSTEM-level control over fully patched Windows 10 and 11 systems. The exploit, fueled by a grudge against Microsoft, targets a weakness in Windows Defender.
Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Zero-Day Disclosure Feud
A researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse has unleashed a series of six Windows zero-day vulnerabilities, with working exploit code for at least three, and has threatened to release another on July 14, sparking a public feud with Microsoft. The ominous warning, which has left Microsoft speaking out against uncoordinated disclosures, has security experts on high alert.
BitLocker Vulnerability Exposed in Zero-Day Windows Exploit
A newly discovered zero-day exploit, dubbed YellowKey, can bypass Windows 11's standard BitLocker encryption - but don't panic, as it requires physical access to the computer. This vulnerability was recently published by a researcher known as Nightmare-Eclipse on GitHub.