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Hackers are using an unpatched flaw to attack Windows 10 users

Here's how to fix Windows 10's critical security flaw

Avatar for Muhammad Abdullah Muhammad Abdullah Follow Muhammad Abdullah on X Published: Mar 25, 2020 · 9:40 AM ET Updated: Mar 27, 2020 · 9:29 AM ET

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Microsoft announced that Windows 10 and other supported versions of Windows has a security flaw that can get a user infected with malware by just downloading a file. The attackers can use flaws in Adobe Type Manager Library and trick the victim into opening a document infected with malware. After opening the file, attackers can remotely install ransomware on the affected device.

In the security update guide, Microsoft mentioned that the threat is low for those systems running Windows 10.

“The threat is low for those systems running Windows 10 due to mitigations that were put in place with the first version released in 2015.”

Microsoft also recommends upgrading older versions of Windows to Windows 10. There is a workaround for the time being, listed on their website here. Microsoft will patch the bug in an update that’s expected on April 14. But for Windows 7 users, you might want to leave it like that because you will not be getting updates unless you’re an enterprise user.

This security flaw has been rated as “critical” and is linked with how fonts are rendered. Microsoft released an advisory, saying that they’re aware of the “limited targeted attacks” and they’re working on a fix. For now, users can follow Microsoft’s workaround and wait for the patch.


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Filed Under: Security & Privacy, Tech News & Analysis Tagged With: Bugs, Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Windows 10

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Muhammad Abdullah is a Senior Tech Correspondent at TechEngage and its most prolific author, with more than 320 published articles. A computer scientist by training and a certified Growth Hacker, he covers mobile devices, apps, operating systems, social media, and gaming, turning complex digital trends into practical insights.

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