GitHub bans security researcher who posted zero-day Windows exploits

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GitHub has banned a security researcher for posting zero-day Windows exploits, citing company policy. The researcher claims the action is vindictive and promises further retaliation.

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Hacker News Front PageGitHub bans security researcher who posted zero-day Windows exploits5/29/2026, 1:01:35 PM

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