Critical Vulnerability Bypassing Windows SmartScreen Shows Need for Layered Defenses

July 25, 2024 | A vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows SmartScreen, CVE-2024-21412, bypassed warning dialogues to deliver malware. Exploited in the wild and patched in February, this flaw allowed attackers to distribute ACR Stealer and Lumia Stealer, targeting apps like Chrome and Telegram.

Experts emphasize the need for layered security defenses and proactive threat intelligence to protect against evolving cyber threats.

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