Run Windows Update ASAP - Microsoft fixes Windows crypto bug reported by the NSA

Zdnet reports that Microsoft has just released an update for an issue reported by the NSA.

“Microsoft has released a security update today to fix “a broad cryptographic vulnerability” impacting the Windows operating system.”

"Microsoft says that an attacker could exploit this bug “to sign a malicious executable, making it appear the file was from a trusted, legitimate source.”

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The US’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued Alert (AA20-014A) to coincide.

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