Microsoft has found critical security vulnerabilities in the operating system (OS). According to the portal Engadget, hackers are actively using them in order to gain full control over computers.
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What is wrong with OS security?
All recent updates to the Windows operating system have a critical error that can be used to crack the operating system. The problem is related to the processing and display of fonts by the Adobe Type Manager Windows library. Hackers can gain remote access to a computer through an infected document if the user opens it or starts it in preview mode. After launching an infected document, an attacker can gain remote access to the OS and install malware.
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What OS versions have this vulnerability?
Vulnerabilities are affected by all operating systems, including Windows 10. Typically, vulnerabilities in Windows affect only certain versions of the operating system. But this time, a critical error in protecting the security system affected all versions. The problem was found including in Windows 7, which, unlike the current Windows 10, will not receive security updates. On January 14, Microsoft recognized Windows 7 as obsolete and invited users to upgrade to the latest version of the OS.
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When will the company solve the vulnerability problem?
The company claims to be working on a solution to the problem. Microsoft did not specify when it will release the update, but the next update is planned. So far, company representatives have advised against opening suspicious text files that you found on the Internet or that were sent to you by strangers.
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