WinRAR Patches Zero-Day Bug: Protecting Crypto Traders from Malicious Attacks
WinRAR has released a patch for a zero-day vulnerability that allowed hackers to install malware and breach online crypto and stock trading accounts. Cybersecurity firm Group-IB discovered the vulnerability, which was exploited for four months. Hackers distributed weaponized ZIP archives on trading forums, disguising them as innocent files such as JPG images or PDF documents. Once extracted, the malware enabled threat actors to withdraw money from broker accounts. The patched vulnerability is addressed in WinRAR version 6.23, protecting crypto traders from these malicious attacks.
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