Exploit / PoCcritical
Microsoft Credits EncryptHub, Hacker Behind 618+ Breaches, for Disclosing Windows Flaws
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CVE-2025-24061+1 related CVE | Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally | 7.8 group max | 1% | ||
| CVE-2025-26633 | Local Security Feature Bypass in Microsoft Windows Management Console (MMC) | 7.0 | 30% | KEVRansomwarePoC ×2 | KEV |
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3 min read at thehackernews.com
Ravie Lakshmanan Apr 05, 2025 Malware / Operational Security A likely lone wolf actor behind the EncryptHub persona was acknowledged by Microsoft for discovering and reporting two security flaws in Windows last month, painting a picture of a "conflicted" individual straddling a legitimate career in cybersecurity and pursuing cybercrime.
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