Tag: redsun

Microsoft Defender Zero-Day Exploit Grants SYSTEM Privileges

A security researcher, known as Chaotic Eclipse, has taken a bold stand against Microsoft's approach to working with cybersecurity experts by releasing a proof-of-concept exploit, dubbed RedSun, that grants SYSTEM privileges and exposes a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Defender. This dramatic move sparks renewed debate about disclosure, access, and the complex relationship between researchers and tech giants.