Hackers exploit a strange error that allows a simple text string to “corrupt” the hard drive of your Windows 10 or Windows XP computer if you remove a ZIP file, open a specific folder, or even click on a Windows shortcut. The hacker adds the text string to the location of a folder, and when you open it, bam-hard drive problems.
Or that could suppose when you see one Windows 10. warns of “restart to repair hard drive errors.” There’s a good chance your data is really good, but you’ll still have to run it chkdsk to be sure.
The security investigator discovered and reported the error for the first time Jonas L, so Will Porter of the CERT Coordination Center confirmed thisand conclusions. According to Doorman, the bug is one of many similar Windows 10 issues that have not been addressed for years. Worse, there are more ways to run the attack beyond opening a folder.
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Seconds Bleeping Computer tests, the text string seems to be effective even if there is only one shortcut icon points out a location with corrupt text. You also don’t have to click or open the file; just having it visible on your desktop is enough to run the attack. The text string also works on ZIP files, HTML files, and URLs.
Microsoft is investigating the problem, but it is not known if or when a solution could be presented. As a company spokesman said The Verge:
“We are aware of this problem and will provide an update in a future release. The use of this technique is based on social engineering and, as always, we encourage our customers to practice good online computer habits, including caution when opening unknown files or accepting file transfers ”.
In the meantime, don’t click on suspicious links or open unknown files. That said, this is an unusual error that can be exploited in many ways and the text string may appear in unexpected places.
However, it will not screw you completely if the error corrupts your hard drive. You may need to run and repair a manual or automatic drive, but this whole process may cause more damage to your PC than intended. Our advice? Keep your files backup just in case you come across a file strange situation like this“Oh.” for any unwanted data loss. You can never be too careful. That way, if absolutely so have a reinstall Windows from scratch, it will not be a disaster, just a nuisance.