Not to freak out anyone, but there’s a serious flaw in all supported versions of Microsoft Windows that allows attackers to take over your machine. The so-called Follina vulnerability can be exploited using a weaponized Word document, and security researchers say they’ve already spotted government-backed hackers using this attack in the wild. Fingers crossed that Microsoft, which has downplayed the severity of the flaw, issues a patch soon.
Speaking of patches, everything from Apple’s iOS and Google Android to Chrome, Firefox, and Zoom received major security updates in May. Check out our complete list of available updates to see which apps you need to attend to as soon as possible.
We also explored the race to protect your voice from hackers and corporate greed. And we tried to unravel the mystery of China’s sudden warnings about US state-sponsored hackers going after Chinese systems,…
