The newly disclosed Windows Defender flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-50656, could let attackers escalate privileges on fully ...

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CISA says ransomware gangs are exploiting Microsoft Defender’s BlueHammer flaw, patched in April 2026 after zero-day reports.

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This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Microsoft and CISA confirm Defender zero-days exploited in the wild. Microsoft has started ...

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A new Microsoft Defender zero-day called RoguePlanet reportedly grants SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices.

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