It was the American National Security Agency (NSA) that 1st brought it to the attention of Microsoft. A major security flaw in Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system could allow hackers intercept seemingly secure communications.
Now, Microsoft has released a free software patch to fix the flaw Tuesday, & even credited the intelligence agency for discovering it.
NSA discovers security flaw in Microsoft Windows – L A Times
The National Security Agency announced Tuesday that it had found a “critical vulnerability” in Microsoft Corp.’s Windows operating systems that could enable cyber intrusions.The NSA recognized “the severity of the vulnerability” and disclosed it to Microsoft to expedite the process of fixing it,…
Link: NSA discovers security flaw in Microsoft Windows
via www.latimes.com
