vulnerability
Microsoft shares mitigation for YellowKey Windows zero-day
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Summary
Microsoft has released mitigation steps for a newly disclosed Windows zero-day vulnerability, dubbed YellowKey, which allows unauthorized access to BitLocker-protected drives. The vulnerability was initially revealed by an anonymous researcher, Nightmare Eclipse, who also leaked several other zero-days. Microsoft is actively tracking the exploit and providing guidance to affected users and organizations to prevent exploitation until a formal security update is available.
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