Zak is a widely recognized expert on surveillance, cyber and the security and privacy risks with AI, big tech, social media and smartphones. He is regularly cited in the media, with appearances on BBC, Sky, NPR, NBC, Channel 4, TF1, ITV and Fox. Zak has 25-years real-world experience in AI, cyber and surveillance.
Microsoft Windows users are suddenly at risk from a “previously unknown” trick to attack their PCs. This threat is now being actively exploited through a hidden vulnerability on your system, one that has just been patched by Microsoft.
Many Windows users will be understandably unhappy this is possible, with IE long retired. “IE is an outdated web browser and was known well for its insecurity,” Check Point says, albeit “IE is still part of the Windows OS.” Users should not be able to open URLs with IE unless specifically asked to do so. But, “with the mhtml trick,” a victim clicks a link thinking its to open a PDF, not an IE shortcut.—isn’t the only Microsoft Windows patch to make CISA’s list with a July 30 deadline.
This report should also give Windows 10 holdouts pause for thought ahead of its end of life next October, at which point it will not receive regular security updates such as this unless you opt for a new, paid plan. The latest stats suggest Microsoft may finally be making some headway pushing users to upgrade, which is welcome.Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space.
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