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Windows 11’s strongest security defenses can be bypassed without a screwdriver

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Windows 11’s strongest security defenses can be bypassed without a screwdriver

Researchers from the University of Birmingham and Durham University disclosed a method to bypass Windows 11's strongest security defenses without physical access to the machine. The attack, called Download More RAM, targets a configuration chip on RAM modules and requires the attacker to have already gained privileged access to the system.

Why it matters: Windows 11 administrators and security teams should monitor for privilege escalation attempts, as attackers with elevated access can potentially disable core security protections through this vulnerability.

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Windows 11’s strongest security defenses can be bypassed without a screwdriver

Researchers from the University of Birmingham and Durham University disclosed a method to bypass Windows 11's strongest security defenses without physical access to the machine. The attack, called Download More RAM, targets a configuration chip on RAM modules and requires the attacker to have already gained privileged access to the system.

Why it matters: Windows 11 administrators and security teams should monitor for privilege escalation attempts, as attackers with elevated access can potentially disable core security protections through this vulnerability.

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