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Plug and Pwn attack uses fake USB devices for Windows SYSTEM access

Security researchers have disclosed new "Plug and Pwn" attacks that abuse the Windows Plug and Play feature to trigger Windows into installing vulnerable or insecure vendor software and gain SYSTEM privileges.

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Researchers have identified a new type of cyber attack that exploits Windows' Plug and Play feature to gain unauthorized access to a system. This "Plug and Pwn" attack involves using fake USB devices to trick Windows into installing vulnerable or insecure software, ultimately granting the attacker SYSTEM privileges.

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