Microsoft warns of attacks targeting Office documents
Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Affecting Windows desktops and servers, the attacks exploit an MSHTML vulnerability by using specially crafted Microsoft Office documents.
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Tech Republic Security
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Affecting Windows desktops and servers, the attacks exploit an MSHTML vulnerability by using specially crafted Microsoft Office documents.
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