Microsoft has again disabled the ms-appinstaller protocol handler by default due to its abuse by cybercriminals to spread malware. Financially motivated hacking groups and cybercriminals have used it as an entry point for ransomware activity since mid-November 2023. The changes are applicable to App Installer version 1.21.3421.0 or higher. The attacks often involve distributing malicious MSIX app packages via Microsoft Teams or through misleading adverts for legitimate software on search engines.
Vietnam’s retail sector faces rising ransomware threats
The lack of cybersecurity protection is hindering the growth of online businesses in Vietnam, according to experts from Viettel Cyber Security (VCS). They addressed challenges