7-Zip users need to take action right now to address a serious security flaw

If you are a 7-Zip user, you need to be aware of a serious Mark-of-the-Web bypass vulnerability. The security hole is not new, having been reported way back in October 2024, but details have only just been released about it, and a fix has only just been produced. Unlike many security fixes, however, 7-Zip users will need to be proactive in securing their software. Here’s what you need to know. See also: As is frequently the case with security flaws in software, the issue with 7-Zip has been addressed before details of the exploit were made public. This attempt to… [Continue Reading]