Microsoft warns Windows users of 'critical' hack attack with no fix available – how to avoid it

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Microsoft warns Windows users of 'critical' hack attack with no fix available – how to avoid it
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MICROSOFT has warned of hackers exploiting a new vulnerability that can be found in all supported versions of Windows. If successfully manipulated by a cyber-criminal, it would be possible for them…

The security flaw has been deemed "critical", which is the highest rating of severity.Microsoft explained: "There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability, such as convincing a user to open a specially crafted document or viewing it in the Windows Preview pane."

Unfortunately, the next Update Tuesday isn't until April 14 and there is still no guarantee that a patch will be available then."Updates that address security vulnerabilities in Microsoft software are typically released on Update Tuesday, the second Tuesday of each month.

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