Microsoft's GitHub bans security researcher who posted zero-day Windows exploits because company 'ruined their life' — expert claims action is vindictive and promises further retaliation
A security researcher known as Nightmare-Eclipse has been banned from GitHub by Microsoft after posting zero-day exploits for Windows. The researcher claims this action was vindictive and has threatened further retaliation against the company. The situation has sparked debate about Microsoft's handling of security reports and its impact on the cybersecurity community.
- ▪Nightmare-Eclipse's GitHub account was banned by Microsoft for unspecified reasons.
- ▪The researcher alleges that Microsoft ignored their zero-day reports and failed to pay out bug bounties.
- ▪Eclipse has threatened to publish more zero-day exploits as a form of retaliation against Microsoft.
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Tech Industry Cybersecurity Microsoft's GitHub bans security researcher who posted zero-day Windows exploits because company 'ruined their life' — expert claims action is vindictive and promises further retaliation News By Bruno Ferreira published 27 May 2026 "I will make sure your bones are shattered [on July 14]" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter There's been some drama unfolding lately in the Windows security world, and today's episode comes from yet another apparent run-in of researcher…
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