Thunderbird 138.0.1: Spoofed Senders & Unwanted Downloads Get the Boot!

Brace yourself, Thunderbird users! The latest security update, Thunderbird 138.0.1, patches some wild vulnerabilities. From sender spoofing shenanigans to unsolicited file downloads sneaking onto your desktop, and even sneakier JavaScript execution via spoofed PDF attachments, this update is a must. Get it now before your inbox becomes a comedy of errors!

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Hot Take:

Thunderbird security bugs are breeding faster than bunnies in spring! Mozilla’s latest advisory reads like a cybersecurity horror story, but fear not, they’ve unleashed version 138.0.1 to save the day. It’s like a superhero movie, but with less capes and more coding.

Key Points:

  • Sender spoofing vulnerability in Thunderbird could lead to embarrassing email mix-ups.
  • Crafty hackers can make your disk space vanish like a magician’s rabbit through unsolicited file downloads.
  • Windows credentials could be leaked faster than your favorite show on torrent sites.
  • JavaScript execution via spoofed PDF attachments is like finding a Trojan horse in your inbox.
  • All vulnerabilities have been patched in Thunderbird 138.0.1 – update now or forever hold your peace!

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