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Recently reported Microsoft zero-day gaining popularity with attackers, Kaspersky says
A flaw in the MSHTML engine that lets an attacker use a malicious Office document to install malware is currently being used against the energy, industrial, banking, medical tech, and other sectors.
It’s a Good Day to Update All Your Devices. Trust Us
iOS, Windows, and Chrome all have zero-day vulnerabilities that hackers are going after. Now that the fixes are here, you need to install them ASAP.
Biggest DDoS Attack in History Hits Russian Tech Giant Yandex
Plus: A TrickBot hacker arrest, a Fortinet VPN password leak, and more of the week’s top security news.
Microsoft warns of attacks targeting Office documents
Affecting Windows desktops and servers, the attacks exploit an MSHTML vulnerability by using specially crafted Microsoft Office documents.
How to color-code appointments in Outlook Calendar
Finding important appointments is a bit easier when you can scan for a specific color rather than text in Microsoft Outlook Calendar. Never miss an appointment again.
Lenovo’s Laptop-Tablet ThinkPad Goes After the Surface
Want to live that hybrid life—without sacrificing a good keyboard or battery life? The X12 Detachable is the machine for you.