Microsoft’s Whack-a-Mole: A Comedic Look at the Battle Against Cybercrime
In a twist as surprising as a sitcom rerun, Microsoft has disabled their ms-appinstaller—again—due to malware threats. This beloved tool has become a cybercriminal’s playground, assisting in spreading the nastiest ransomware. Guess it’s time for another round of ‘Whack-a-Mole: Microsoft vs Cyber Villains’. Stay tuned for the next episode!
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Well, well, well, it seems like Microsoft is playing whack-a-mole with cyber criminals again. This time round, it's their ms-appinstaller protocol handler that's the star of the hacker show. It's a malware lover's dream, aiding in the distribution of some particularly nasty ransomware. Microsoft, in its ever-persistent battle against the dark forces, has decided to disable the handler. But don't worry, if you were a fan, it's not the first time it's been disabled, and probably won't be the last!Already a member? Log in here