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ShieldBreak Exploit Bypasses Microsoft Defender Patch for Privilege Escalation

Published 13 August 2026

A security researcher has released a proof-of-concept exploit for a new zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Defender, claiming it fully bypasses the company's recent patch for a previously disclosed flaw.

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