A use-after-free bug in Microsoft Outlook, which allows hackers to spread malware, has been patched. The vulnerability, rated 9.8/10 for severity, affects the Windows Object Linking and Embedding function, meaning users can be infected with malware just by previewing malicious emails. Microsoft has advised all users to install the patch immediately and suggested viewing emails in plain text as a workaround if application of the patch is delayed.

Still using WinRAR? It has a worrying security flaw that could let hackers hijack your Windows device
A flaw in WinRAR that allowed hackers to bypass Mark of the Web (MotW) security warnings and deploy malware on computers has been identified by