A security researcher disclosed a critical Windows vulnerability enabling system-wide access, defying Microsoft's prior legal warnings over revealing undisclosed software flaws.
The flaw was revealed by a security researcher
Aug 13, 2026
02:59 pm
What's the storyA new zero-day vulnerability, dubbed ShieldBreak, has been discovered in the latest versions of Windows.
The bug allows hackers to gain system-wide access to a user's device and data.
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