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Microsoft Threatening Security Researcher

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An anonymous security researcher called “Nightmare Eclipse” has been publishing a series of significant security exploits against Microsoft Windows—including one that breaks BitLocker. Microsoft has threatened legal action against the researcher. Lots of recriminations are being traded back and forth.

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Posted on June 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM20 Comments

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