Microsoft and NSA say a security bug affects millions of Windows 10 computers

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Microsoft has released a security patch for a dangerous vulnerability affecting hundreds of millions of computers running Windows 10.
The vulnerability is found in a decades-old Windows cryptographic component, known as CryptoAPI. The component has a range of functions, one of which allows developers to digitally sign their software, proving that the software has not been tampered with. But the bug may allow attackers to spoof legitimate software, potentially making it easier to run malicious software — like ransomware — on a vulnerable computer.
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"There's a fine line between audacity and idiocy."
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I agree with @Marc, not sure how you came to the conclusion about Microsoft lying since there's no context with your claim and screenshot.
Microsoft, while good or bad has made it clear that they want the Windows community running on one version of their OS. Killing off Windows 7 is just a tactic towards that goal."There's a fine line between audacity and idiocy."
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