Exploit code for 'Zerologon' bug impacting Windows Netlogon Remote Protocol published on Github

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The vulnerability could allow an attacker to have access to an organisation's Active Directory domain controllers

Researchers have released a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for 'Zerologon' Windows vulnerability, which, if left unpatched, could allow an attacker with foothold on the local network to instantly b...

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