Hackers Claim New Tool Can Unlock Windows And Office For Free

A group of hackers has released an updated version of a tool designed to bypass Microsoft’s Windows activation system, claiming it can unlock nearly every version of Windows and Office.

The group, known as Massgrave, announced the new feature, called TSforge, as part of their Microsoft Activation Scripts (MAS) project. According to their blog post,

TSforge is one of the most powerful activation exploits they have ever developed, allowing users to bypass Microsoft’s built-in security protections.

Microsoft requires users to activate their copies of Windows using a product key or by connecting to a server that verifies the software is genuine. This system, called the Software Protection Platform (SPP), has been in place for almost two decades.

Over the years, hackers have found ways to trick the system, but Microsoft has consistently updated its security to block these methods.

Massgrave claims that TSforge directly manipulates Windows’ activation data. Their research revealed that Windows stores activation information in hidden files and registry keys, which tell the system whether a copy is legitimate.

By understanding how this data is saved and validated, the hackers say they found a way to insert fake activation records that Windows accepts as genuine.

One of the key breakthroughs, according to the blog post, was discovering that once Windows marks a system as activated, it does not check the activation data again. This allowed the hackers to develop a method that inserts fake activation records into the system, bypassing Microsoft’s checks entirely.

If true, this exploit could allow users to activate Windows and Office without paying for a license, potentially leading to widespread piracy. Microsoft has not yet responded to the claims, but in the past, the company has issued security updates to close similar loopholes.

Experts warn that using such tools carries risks. Unauthorized activation methods often involve modifying system files, which can make a computer vulnerable to malware.

Additionally, pirated software may not receive security updates from Microsoft, putting users at risk of cyberattacks.

While Massgrave frames their work as a technical achievement, software piracy remains illegal in most countries. If Microsoft confirms the exploit, they will likely take steps to block it in future updates.