Account Unknown(S-1-15-3-65536-1888954469-739942743-1668119174-2468466756-4239452838-1296943325-355587736-700089176)

Anonymous
2022-10-31T10:36:40+00:00

So recently I updated Windows 11 to its latest 22H2 Version. I noticed that in the properties section of my C Drive, also in the security tab there is a user named "Account Unknown(S-1-15-3-65536-1888954469-739942743-1668119174-2468466756-4239452838-1296943325-355587736-700089176)

Now, my question is, is this user is associated with current version of windows? Because if I want to delete it, warning dialog occurs. And if this is any other problem, then how can I solve this?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-06-04T20:34:49+00:00

    By labelling users this way (or rather "unlabelling" them), Microsoft is normalizing the viewing of information that should make us suspicious, increasing the likelihood of ignoring a real threat in the future. Cybersecurity threats will never be taken truly seriously until someone manages to hack and remotely ignite the launching of a nuclear bomb.

    This is spot on, and although it is a little dark, we have to really accept the current landscape as potentially leading to such a reality. Now, I think that cybersecurity as an Industry and as a necessity is definitely gaining more recognition. But Why? Answer: Actors that use the internet (everyone, from kids to the mega-corporations and anyone in between) are not safe on the internet, as has been pointed out repetitively. People with low or non-existent values can learn just as fast and effectively as anyone else, and knowledge is power... ESPECIALLY when it comes to IT. Money is lost, and in a socioeconomic system that values Profits over People — (don't deny this is the truth ... just look around) — then of course more focus will be honed in on cyber security.

    What is going to happen in the future that people will regret not enlightening themselves of the beauty and dangers of Information Technology? Why can't we move proactively instead of reactively after tragedies and losses happen? Microsoft ... Be smarter than this. As an entity that has shaped the modern world and culture around the globe, Microsoft is accountable and responsible for what issues may come about from their exploitable weaknesses and ignorance.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-06-04T20:46:53+00:00

    Dang duder!. . . That is a hard hit. I don't do crypto anymore, but I empathize deeply. If I may ask, what processes/operations/folders/user accounts/services did you discovered those "Hacker" issues? (And please only offer any answers that you can, no pressure to provide all that, just covering my bases)

    I had some wicked and legitimate issues last summer and kicked out some one or some group who was exploiting remote services and some other MS Windows 11 weak points to create, copy, and export files and hidden user accounts were made. I obviously went nuclear on my PC, but not before gathering a few log files and took some screenshots. I haven't looked too much into them since around X-mas of last year, but I haven't had any of the same problems since, after I did HOURS of research and detective work from scratch.

    I hope you are well, and look forward to any insight you might share CH0MPA. Also, I extend an open invitation for anyone else to comment here and connect about similar issues. I spared many details about my experience from being hacked, but I can say it may have had connections to the partner I was in an LDR for 3 years with and also Facebook....... I am generally savvy in the Windows space as I am still a growing professional in IT, but what happened to me was so sneaky, I can't be ashamed of not catching it, just in awe that things like that can happen. Why??? Because Microsoft Windows is Clearly exploitable.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-12T01:14:07+00:00

    Just spotted today had me freaking out but now I'm at ease again.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-07-18T13:47:38+00:00

    Account Unknown(S-1-15-3-65536-1888954469-739942743-1668119174-2468466756-4239452838-1296943325-355587736-700089176) has now seemingly disabled access to Windows Security on my OS Windows 11 Professional (x64) Version 23H2 (build 22631.3880).

    Trying to open Windows Security gives blank pages, except for "Virus & threat protection" page which now says "Page not available. Your IT administrator has limited access to some areas of this app, and the item you tried to access is not available. Contact IT helpdesk for more information"

    How can user reinstate full access to all pages within Windows Security?

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    Anonymous
    2024-09-01T14:10:10+00:00

    I. Have the same issue. My win 11 pro went to install the 23H2 for X64 systems and it will download and install up to 96% then I get a blue screen with a bunch of "frownie" faces along the top of that blue screen that lasts for about 10 seconds. It then goes to a screen that says " encountered a problem,no changes were made" then reboots back to what appears to be normal. Ran 2 different Malware and Anti-virus programs and the found nothing., ran the command prompt that looks at file integrity (can't remember what that was) ran a skndsk i believe that one is called and both found nothing. Look in my C drive properties in the security tab and BAM! there it is this account unknown that we are all talking about. I had my laptop built late last year and no problems until I upgrated to Win 11 pro from win 11.

    I see 50% of the people say no big deal and the other 50% are saying holy sh*t this is bad. Im not computer illiterate but I'm not expert either all I know is a blue screen flasing with frownie faces flashing on your screen can't be a good sigh. Hopefully microsoft will send a fix.

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