Named Pipes Under Attack: Securing Windows Interprocess Communication

Windows named pipes offer fast interprocess communication but weak access controls can expose privileged services to untrusted processes. ThreatLocker recommends endpoint verification, command authorization, strict input validation, and narrowly scoped privileges to secure named-pipe communication. These measures help mitigate risks associated with named-pipe attacks, ensuring that only authorized processes can interact with sensitive services and reducing the attack surface for potential exploits.