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  1. New CPU Cache Timing Attack Bypasses Windows 11 Kernel Address Space Randomization

    In the constant cat-and-mouse game between operating system security engineers and determined attackers, Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR) remains one of the most crucial defenses in modern computing. Trusted by Windows 11 and earlier versions, KASLR aims to keep attackers...
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    • Forum: Windows News

  2. Attacking the VM Worker Process

    In the past year we invested a lot of time making Hyper-V research more accessible to everyone. Our first blog post, “First Steps in Hyper-V Research”, describes the tools and setup for debugging the hypervisor and examines the interesting attack surfaces of the virtualization stack components...
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