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Ransomware hackers target a new Windows security flaw to hit businesses


Published on 2025-05-08 12:40:43 - TechRadar
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Ransomware hackers are exploiting a newly discovered Windows security flaw, identified as CVE-2024-26169, to target businesses. This vulnerability, which Microsoft patched in March 2024, affects the Windows Error Reporting Service and allows attackers to gain system-level privileges, enabling them to install ransomware and other malicious software. The flaw is being actively exploited by the QakBot malware gang, which has shifted its focus to this vulnerability after previous disruptions. Cybersecurity experts urge businesses to apply the patch immediately to protect against these attacks, as the exploitation of this flaw could lead to significant data breaches and operational disruptions.

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