Attackers are actively exploiting Zerologon Windows vulnerability, Microsoft warns

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The flaw could allow an attacker with a foothold on the local network to instantly become a Domain Admin

Microsoft warned on Thursday that malicious cyber actors have been exploiting the dangerous Zerologon vulnerability in Windows Server systems, which could allow an attacker to gain access to an org...

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