Windows 7 Bug Alert: NTLM Vulnerability Leaves Credentials Exposed!
Acros Security has discovered an NTLM vulnerability in Windows 7 onward, allowing credential theft via malicious files. They offer a free micropatch until Microsoft releases an official fix. Meanwhile, Windows 10 heads towards retirement, with extended support available for a fee. Oh, and Windows 7? It’s on an eternal coffee break.
Hot Take:
Ah, Microsoft Windows, the gift that keeps on giving—especially if you’re a hacker. Acros Security has found yet another reason for us to be paranoid while browsing our Downloads folder. Who knew opening a file could lead to losing your credentials faster than you can say “blue screen of death”? Clearly, finding bugs in Windows is the new extreme sport with micropatches being the Band-Aids of the cyber world. Get ready to hold onto your NTLM hashes, folks, because this ride isn’t over until Microsoft decides to patch this potential sieve of a security flaw.
Key Points:
- Acros Security discovered an NTLM vulnerability in Microsoft Windows versions from 7 to 11.
- The flaw allows attackers to steal OS account credentials via malicious files viewed in Windows Explorer.
- Acros plans to release a temporary micropatch to close the vulnerability until Microsoft issues an official fix.
- Microsoft has not commented or provided an official solution yet.
- Micropatching addresses security flaws without needing official vendor updates.