Cybernews Nightmare Eclipse Reveals Identity Amid Microsoft Dispute
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- •Abdelhamid Naceri, aka Nightmare Eclipse, revealed his identity after being fired by Microsoft.
- •He disclosed 14 vulnerabilities, including nine targeting Windows and Defender, amid a legal dispute.
- •Naceri claims his termination cost him over $200,000 and affected his EU residency application.
Abdelhamid Naceri, known as Nightmare Eclipse, disclosed his identity after being fired by Microsoft. He claims his termination cost him over $200,000 and jeopardized his EU residency application. Since April 2026, he has revealed 14 previously unknown software vulnerabilities, including nine affecting Windows and Defender. Naceri alleges that Microsoft delayed shutting down his account to pressure him into a 'legitimate' resignation. He has been vocal about his mental health struggles due to the legal battle and has shared his termination letter, which lacks a clear reason for his dismissal. Microsoft allegedly offered him €55,000 plus a year's salary to drop his case, which he rejected. His ongoing legal fight has raised questions about corporate ethics and employee treatment in tech.
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