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Named Pipes Under Attack: Securing Windows Interprocess Communication

·Source: BleepingComputer

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Executive Summary

Windows named pipes provide fast interprocess communication, but weak access controls can expose privileged services to untrusted processes. ThreatLocker explains how endpoint verification, command authorization, strict input validation, and narrowly scoped privileges can help secure named-pipe communication. [...]

Analysis

Windows named pipes provide fast interprocess communication, but weak access controls can expose privileged services to untrusted processes. ThreatLocker explains how endpoint verification, command authorization, strict input validation, and narrowly scoped privileges can help secure named-pipe communication. [...]
Source Attribution

Originally published by BleepingComputer on Aug 22, 2026.

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