Hackers Exploit DHCP To Escalate Privileges In Windows Domains

Researchers at Akamai have unveiled a new technique that could potentially put millions of Windows domains at risk. This technique exploits the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) administrators group to escalate privileges within Active Directory (AD) environments, a cornerstone of network management in numerous organizations worldwide. The DHCP server, a critical component in network management, […]

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