WinRAR has a dangerous vulnerability, users need to update immediately
A serious security vulnerability in WinRAR is being exploited by hackers, threatening the data and privacy of hundreds of millions of users worldwide.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•15/08/2025
WinRAR has just been discovered to have a dangerous security vulnerability. According to a report from experts from security company ESET, hackers are spreading files containing malicious code via email or the Internet.
When opened, the vulnerability allows hackers to remotely compromise the computer. They can install spyware, steal personal data and accounts.
The vulnerability affects all versions of WinRAR on Windows, except Mac, Linux and Android. The security patch is available on WinRAR 7.13 but users have to update it manually. WinRAR currently has about 500 million users worldwide .
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