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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 ...

The attack is called Pass-ta-key—a blending of the word passkey with the phrase “pass the key” and a nod to a plate of pasta.

A recent Windows update focused on "quality improvements" and security has removed an authentication feature that quite a few users still rely on. Released on July ...