How is it possible to access memory of other processes?

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In all likelyhood, the tool uses ReadProcessMemory or some variant, which requires PROCESS_VM_READ access.

With respect to your “malicious” comment, remember that you (or the process invoking this API, which likely needs Administrator-level permissions) already has total control over the machine. The security game is already lost at this point.

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