Security Now (Audio)

SN 1023: Preventing Windows Sandbox Abuse - Microsoft Says "Don't Delete This Folder"

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  • Why did a mysterious empty "inetpub" directory appear after April's Patch Tuesday?
  • And what new Windows Update crashing hack did this also create?
  • North Korea is now creating fake US companies to lure would-be employees.
  • The "Inception" attack subverts all GPT conversational AIs.
  • New information about data loss in unpowered SSD mass storage.
  • Lots of terrific feedback from our listeners.
  • How malware has taken to hiding inside the Windows Sandbox and what you can do to stop it

    • Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1023-Notes.pdf

    Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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