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Last updated: April 11, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Security Vulnerabilities

A newly disclosed exploit, termed BlueHammer, allows attackers to abuse Windows Defender's update process to achieve SYSTEM-level access on targeted machines. This discovery suggests a critical flaw within the operating system's trust model, demanding immediate patching from administrators across affected environments.