Exploit code for wormable Windows 10 SMBGhost bug released on Github

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People using the code may see crashes presenting a blue screen of death

A security researcher has published a proof-of-concept exploit code for wormable Windows 10 SMBGhost security vulnerability that, when not patched, could enable hackers to spread malware from one v...

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