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New ‘Skeleton Key’ Malware Allows Bypassing of Passwords
SecureWorks, the security arm of Dell, has discovered the new piece of malware dubbed “Skeleton Key.” The attack consists of installing rogue software within Active Directory, and the malware then allows attackers to login as any user on the domain without the need for further authentication.
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New ‘Skeleton Key’ Malware Allows Bypassing of Passwords
SecureWorks, the security arm of Dell, has discovered the new piece of malware dubbed “Skeleton Key.” The attack consists of installing rogue software within Active Directory, and the malware then allows attackers to login as any user on the domain without the need for further authentication.
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