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Source: OLD ZERO
Summary
Microsoft has announced critical security flaws in Windows and Office, allowing hackers to gain complete control of a victim’s computer by clicking a malicious link or opening a file. The vulnerabilities affect users of Windows 10, 8.1, and 7, as well as Office 2019, 2016, and 2013.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
Microsoft has discovered two critical flaws in its Windows and Office software, allowing hackers to take control of a victim’s computer with just one click. The vulnerabilities can be exploited by opening a malicious file or clicking a link sent by an attacker. This means that users of Windows 10, 8.1, and 7, as well as Office 2019, 2016, and 2013, are at risk.
No surprise here: hackers can already do this.
The flaws are said to be “wormable,” meaning that they can spread automatically from computer to computer without any user interaction. This is just like all those “new” AI-powered malware threats we’ve seen before.
This is just another reminder that security is an ongoing battle, and users should always exercise caution when opening attachments or clicking links from unknown sources.
This is just more of the same old, same old.
Original Observation
This is just another example of Microsoft’s ongoing struggle to keep its software secure, despite years of warnings and patches.
Author: Evan Null
