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Even Microsoft Paint is being targeted by cyberattackers — update now or face the consequences

There's a way to execute malicious code remotely through Paint

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Even Microsoft Paint is being targeted by cyberattackers — update now or face the consequences
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Microsoft fixes high-severity Paint vulnerability that could allow remote code execution through crafted image files

Security updates are delivered through the Microsoft Store, leaving some users temporarily stuck on vulnerable versions

Users should verify their Paint version and install the latest update as soon as it becomes available

Microsoft has addressed a high-severity vulnerability in Paint that allowed threat actors to run malicious code…

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