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New Windows LegacyHive zero-day gives hackers admin privileges

BleepingComputer·July 17, 2026·1 min read
New Windows LegacyHive zero-day gives hackers admin privileges

A security researcher using the 'Nightmare Eclipse' handle released a Windows zero-day exploit dubbed LegacyHive. The exploit allows attackers to escalate privileges on up-to-date Windows systems. The vulnerability poses a significant security risk, enabling hackers to gain admin-level access on fully patched machines.

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