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Microsoft-vendetta hacker has a new zero day that gives system privileges on fully patched Windows - The Register
A security researcher known for targeting Microsoft has disclosed a new zero-day vulnerability that grants system-level privileges on fully patched Windows systems, raising urgent concerns about underlying OS security assumptions.
Published Aug 12, 2026 · Analyzed Aug 16, 2026
Plug and Pwn attack uses fake USB devices for Windows SYSTEM access
Security researchers revealed 'Plug and Pwn' — a novel USB-based exploit chain that leverages Windows Plug and Play auto-installation to deploy malicious or outdated vendor drivers, achieving persistent SYSTEM-level access on unpatched Windows machines.
Aug 13, 2026
New Microsoft Defender 'ShieldBreak' zero-day grants SYSTEM privileges
A threat actor named Nightmare Eclipse disclosed a zero-day exploit ('ShieldBreak') targeting Microsoft Defender that grants SYSTEM-level privileges, emerging shortly after Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday updates.
Aug 13, 2026
Microsoft Patches RoguePlanet Defender Flaw That Can Grant SYSTEM Privileges
Microsoft patched a publicly disclosed privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-50656, CVSS 7.8) in its Malware Protection Engine that could allow attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.
Jul 10, 2026
MSI Center – How to gain SYSTEM privileges in seconds
A Hacker News forum post titled 'MSI Center – How to gain SYSTEM privileges in seconds' presents a technical discussion about privilege escalation, but contains no verifiable report, demonstration, or attribution — functioning as an unverified community rumor with potential security implications.
Published Jul 4, 2026 · Analyzed Jul 6, 2026