{
  "id": 14244587,
  "title": "Microsoft closes a worrying Windows 11 account bypass hack — all it took was one click",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/microsoft-closes-a-worrying-windows-11-account-bypass-hack-all-it",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-closes-a-worrying-windows-11-account-bypass-hack-all-it-took-was-one-click"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Microsoft has patched a concerning hack that allowed users to bypass account requirements when setting up Windows 11, now requiring an account for certain features. Previously, clicking \"Learn more\" on the sign-in screen would take users to a local account creation screen, but the fix now displays user data policies instead. Microsoft account benefits include faster setup with integrations, but the mandatory login eliminates user choice for those who prefer not to use a Microsoft account.",
  "summary": "You could previously bypass creating or signing in with a Microsoft account when setting up Windows 11.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}