MicroSoft says hackers are getting to Windows, read it.

[britporn_mike]

Windows users take notice.

Microsoft says attackers are exploiting a previously undisclosed security vulnerability found in all supported versions of Windows, including Windows 10.

But the software giant said there is currently no patch for the vulnerability.

The security flaw, which Microsoft deems "critical" — its highest severity rating — is found in how Windows handles and renders fonts, according to the advisory posted Monday. The bug can be exploited by tricking a victim into opening a malicious document. Once the document is opened — or viewed in Windows Preview — an attacker can remotely run malware, such as ransomware, on a vulnerable device.

The advisory said that Microsoft was aware of hackers launching "limited, targeted attacks," but did not say who was launching the attacks or at what scale.

Microsoft said it was working on a fix but that the advisory should serve as a warning until a patch is released. Although Windows 7 is also affected, only enterprise users with extended security support will receive patches. In the meantime, the advisory offered a temporary workaround for affected Windows users to mitigate the flaw until a fix is available.

The software giant typically releases its security fixes on the second Tuesday of each month, but occasionally issues out-of-band patches in severe cases.

When reached, a spokesperson for Microsoft reiterated the contents of the post and suggested the patch would land on the next Patch Tuesday, slated for April 14.

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[TheButcher]

Haven't used Windows in 10 years

[Colmike7]

You can do the same type of thing with a .scr file.
Just don't open anything from someone you don't know and you'll be fine.

[jag]

You can do the same type of thing with a .scr file.
Just don't open anything from someone you don't know and you'll be fine.

what is a '.scr' file hon

[Colmike7]

You can do the same type of thing with a .scr file.
Just don't open anything from someone you don't know and you'll be fine.

what is a '.scr' file hon

Old screensaver files. Never open them.
These days, though, if someone sends you one, It will most likely do things like extract your saved passwords and send home in a plain text file.

[cimage]

If MS says there is not patch right now that is bad news

[TheButcher]

If MS says there is not patch right now that is bad news

With their know how and resources there soon will be a patch or fix of some sort.

[DonMK]

See this is how good company manages their affairs, they came out put the information for everyone to know and be careful of. No hiding it or pretending it does not exist.

[Krissy]

The best thing I can think of is to run my antivirus every day to do a full scan. Not much more I can do.

[Abby]

where would we all be today if it was not Windows.

[ispdn]

where would we all be today if it was not Windows.

Be using Linux (Ubuntu for example) based operating systems on our desktops and laptops

[TheButcher]

where would we all be today if it was not Windows.

Be using Linux (Ubuntu for example) based operating systems on our desktops and laptops

I have used Ubuntu in the past and it was great

[pussyhunter]

Let's hope they find the solution before too long, this can not be good for the millions of Windows users.

[24alex]

Bill get on this lmao