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The ntlm protection tag on WindowsForum.com follows discussions about hardening Windows authentication and the risks around NTLM credential exposure. Recent coverage centers on a Windows Shell patch bypass and why the April 2026 security updates matter for NTLM hash theft, including a Microsoft fix for a zero-day that reportedly closed one hole while leaving another open. The thread also examines broader questions about security updates that later prove bypassable. Content here suits administrators tracking Microsoft patching, credential theft risks, and practical steps for reducing NTLM reliance in Windows environments.
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    Windows Shell Patch Bypass: Why April 2026 Updates Matter for NTLM Hash Theft

    Installing a security update used to feel like the end of the job. A report out this week argues it is now closer to the middle. According to The Register, AI penetration-testing startup Terra Security counted a sharp rise in 2026 in security fixes that were later shown to be broken or...