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Malicious subtitle files can hack your computer and you need to update VLC (auto-update didn’t work for me)

Hacked in Translation - from Subtitles to Complete Takeover - Check Point Software

Check Point researchers revealed a new attack vector which threatens millions of users worldwide – attack by subtitles. By crafting malicious subtitle

2017/05/25 - 14:40 — published on @ff00aa

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