There are many sites that track current vulnerabilities in the world of cyber warfare. However, this one is severe enough to share with our readers:
There is a vulnerability where, in simplified terms, a bad guy can send you an email to take over your computer, if you use Outlook to receive email. No need to view the email, open the email, open an attachment, click on a link – none of the usual second steps normally required. Just you receiving the email gives the bad guy access. In the world of cyber security, vulnerabilities are assigned a risk level, up to 10 (10 being the worst) and this one scores a 9.8.
So- how to fix? Simply install all updates on your computer.
For most of the business world, Outlook is the application of choice for email; and like most software, vulnerabilities are found by security researchers, the software manufacturer is notified, and a patch is created. If you haven’t done so, don’t wait.
