Microsoft disabled the Windows app installer protocol handler after financially motivated hackers abused it to infect Windows machines with malware. Cybercriminals distributed malicious software since mid-November 2023. The vulnerability could have been exploited for ransomware distribution with packages delivered through malicious advertisements for popular software. Attackers targeted the flaw to bypass security measures, including Defender SmartScreen and browser alerts. Spoofing legitimate software downloads was used through search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning, presenting users with impersonated apps. Users should be vigilant, check URLs, and download software from official websites.
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Microsoft details how financially motivated hackers targeted Windows users
Microsoft disabled the Windows app installer protocol handler after financially motivated hackers abused it to infect Windows machines with malware. Cybercriminals distributed malicious software since mid-November 2023. The vulnerability could have been exploited for ransomware distribution with packages delivered through malicious advertisements for popular software. Attackers targeted the flaw to bypass security measures, including Defender SmartScreen and browser alerts. Spoofing legitimate software downloads was used through search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning, presenting users with impersonated apps. Users should be vigilant, check URLs, and download software from official websites.
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