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Malicious actors were exploiting a bug in the MSIX ms-appinstaller protocol handler to inject malware like Emotet and Trickbot

Back in December last year, Microsoft had disabled the MSIX app installer protocol to prevent malicious spoofing attempts and attacks. Today, a formal annoucement has come regarding the matter.

A new sideloading malware campaign targeting Windows uses phishing and social engineering tactics that can be difficult for users to spot.

A new sideloading malware campaign targeting Windows uses phishing and social engineering tactics that can be difficult for users to spot.

A new sideloading malware campaign targeting Windows uses phishing and social engineering tactics that can be difficult for users to spot.

Microsoft’s new Windows Package Manager makes it easy to install applications by running a single command. Here’s how to try the new ” winget ” command and why this Linux-style package manager is so exciting for the future of Windows 10.

At long last, WinGet 1.0 is out in the wild, courtesy of Microsoft. This piece of software allows users to more readily work with 3rd-party applications on the

"Get me Firefox, now." The new Winget package manager literally tells Windows to do just that, and Windows will obey.

Microsoft has released its Windows Package Manager, also known as winget, which bypasses the Microsoft Store by simply downloading and installing the apps you want.

"Get me FIrefox, now." The new Winget package manager literally tells Windows to do just that, and Windows will obey.