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Chrome credential theft bug - patch coming

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This thread's last reply is from August 12, 2017, 2:39 PM UTC. Software, malware, and removal-tool advice below may be out of date — treat specific steps and download links with caution.

Sludge3000
May 17, 2017, 8:17 AM UTC
Google's Chrome team is working to fix a credential theft bug that strikes if the browser is running on Microsoft Windows.

The bug is exploited if a user is tricked into clicking a link that downloads a Windows .scf file (the ancient Shell Command File format, a shortcut to Show Desktop since Windows 98).


Full Story @ The Register
Analysis @ Defensecode

As always, keep your software up to date. Patch should be available soon.

sludge3000
Sludge3000
May 17, 2017, 8:29 AM UTC
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Gorden07
August 12, 2017, 2:39 PM UTC
"Sludge3000" wrote:
Google's Chrome team is working to fix a credential theft bug that strikes if the browser is running on Microsoft Windows.

The bug is exploited if a user is tricked into clicking a link that downloads a Windows .scf file (the ancient Shell Command File format, a shortcut to Show Desktop since Windows 98).


Full Story @ The Register
Analysis @ Defensecode
Rachat prêt
As always, keep your software up to date. Patch should be available soon.

sludge3000

C'est pas juste ça