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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.

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