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  1. Hidden Windows Vulnerability: The .lnk Shortcut Threat Explained

    Windows has long been synonymous with robust security, yet even the most enduring systems sometimes harbor hidden vulnerabilities. A recently highlighted issue concerning .lnk shortcut files brings to light an 8-year-old security vulnerability that, despite Microsoft's long-standing reputation...
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  2. Windows .LNK Shortcut Vulnerability: Microsoft Downplays 8-Year-Old Exploit

    Microsoft’s handling of an 8-year-old .LNK shortcut exploit is raising eyebrows among Windows users and cybersecurity experts alike. Discovered by Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative, this vulnerability has been exploited since 2017, allowing attackers—primarily state-sponsored groups—to...
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