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Windows 11 Admin Protection Bypassed—Nine Times Over

Microsoft promised to kill UAC bypasses with Administrator Protection. A researcher found nine holes anyway. Sound familiar?

Sarah Chen 📅 Apr 02, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 0 views

⚡ Key Takeaways

Researcher discovered nine bypasses in Windows 11's Administrator Protection before release—all fixed by Microsoft.
Feature mimics secure 'over-the-shoulder' elevation but echoes UAC's historical weaknesses.
Temporarily disabled due to app compatibility; skepticism lingers on long-term viability.

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#Administrator Protection #UAC bypass #Windows 11 #security vulnerabilities

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Originally reported by Google Project Zero