Hackers Infect Windows Users with Weaponized MSIX App Packages

MSIX helps developers package Windows apps for easy installation. While it’s user-friendly, it demands access to code signing certificates, making it an attractive target for resourceful threat actors. Additionally, MSIX packages can be distributed and installed without administrative privileges, potentially allowing malicious software to evade traditional security controls. Cybersecurity researchers at Elastic Security Labs recently […]

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