Technology @lemmy.world TheOneWithTheHair @lemmy.world 1y ago

WinRAR flaw lets hackers run programs when you open RAR archives

www.bleepingcomputer.com WinRAR flaw lets hackers run programs when you open RAR archives

A high-severity vulnerability has been fixed in WinRAR, the popular file archiver utility for Windows used by millions, that can execute commands on a computer simply by opening an archive.

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News @kbin.social readbeanicecream @kbin.social 1y ago

WinRAR flaw lets hackers run programs when you open RAR archives

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WinRAR flaw lets hackers run programs when you open RAR archives

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WinRAR flaw lets hackers run programs when you open RAR archives

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Thanks! I've been happy with 7-Zip for Windows, but what you're describing sound like an upgrade with few downsides, if any. I'll try it next time I get the chance!
- Another pro is that PeaZip is multi platform and could be used in MacOS and GNU/Linux.
  
  7-Zip is multi platform too

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