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Browsers Under Siege: Apple, Google, and Mozilla Scramble to Fix Major Security Flaw
Major browsers like Safari, Chrome, and Firefox are hit by the “0.0.0.0-day attack,” allowing hackers to steal sensitive data. Apple and Google are working on fixes, but the flaw remains active.
Hot Take:
Looks like the 0.0.0.0-day exploit is the latest ticket to the cybersecurity party, and everyone’s invited—except for Microsoft, who somehow managed to sneak out early. Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are left awkwardly discussing who’s going to fix what before the party gets too rowdy!
Key Points:
- 0.0.0.0-day exploit impacts popular browsers: Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.
- Attackers can steal sensitive data by exploiting how browsers handle queries to the 0.0.0.0 address.
- Phishing and social engineering are the primary methods for executing the attack.
- Apple and Google are actively working on fixes; Mozilla is still exploring options.
- Microsoft devices are unaffected due to preemptive blocking of the 0.0.0.0 address in Windows.
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