Hiding Windows File Extensions is a Security Risk, Enable Now

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by Minimalist, Feb 29, 2020.

  1. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

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    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...ile-extensions-is-a-security-risk-enable-now/

    It's a long known security problem. I was hoping it got fixed in Windows 10. They should really change default setting.
     
    Minimalist, Feb 29, 2020
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    stapp, Feb 29, 2020
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  3. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

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    Yes it irritates me also. At least with new OS you can quicker change that setting.
     
    Minimalist, Feb 29, 2020
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