An '80s File Format Enabled Stealthy Mac Hacking
The now-patched vulnerability would have let hackers target Microsoft Office using Symbolic Link—a file type that hasn't been in common use in over 30 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Security, Spoken · SpokenLayer
August 13, 20208m 3s
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The now-patched vulnerability would have let hackers target Microsoft Office using Symbolic Link—a file type that hasn't been in common use in over 30 years.
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