Nightmare Eclipse Drops New Microsoft Defender Exploit After Revealing Identity

Nightmare Eclipse Drops New Microsoft Defender Exploit After Revealing Identity
Abdelhamid Naceri, also known as Nightmare Eclipse, has publicly revealed his identity and released BigDiskBuster, a new proof-of-concept exploit that interferes with Windows Defender platform and signature updates. He says the tool works on all supported Windows versions, though it remains buggy, and he also recounted a bitter dispute with Microsoft over his dismissal and legal battle in Germany. #AbdelhamidNaceri #NightmareEclipse #BigDiskBuster #WindowsDefender #Microsoft

Keypoints

  • Nightmare Eclipse revealed his real identity as Abdelhamid Naceri.
  • He released a new proof-of-concept exploit called BigDiskBuster.
  • BigDiskBuster is designed to block Windows Defender platform and signature updates.
  • Naceri said the exploit works on all currently supported Windows versions.
  • He also described a long-running dispute with Microsoft over his termination in Germany.

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