WinRAR patches zero-day bug that targeted stock and crypto traders By Cointelegraph

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The developers behind file compression software WinRAR have patched a zero-day vulnerability that allowed hackers to install malware onto unsuspecting victims’ computers, enabling them to hack into their crypto and stock trading accounts.

On Aug. 23, Singapore-based cybersecurity firm Group-IB reported a zero-day vulnerability in the processing of the ZIP file format by WinRAR.

WinRar exploit infection chain. Source: Group-IB