Microsoft: Russian hackers are exploiting Windows flaw exposed by Google

Microsoft says that a vulnerability in Windows made public by Google has been exploited by a hacking group with links to Russia. The group -- known variously as Strontium, Fancy Bear, and APT 28 -- has executed several spear phishing attacks, the company says. Google was criticized for publicizing the vulnerability before Microsoft has released a patch. A fix for the security hole is not due to be released until Tuesday, 8 November -- voting day in the US election. The hacking group is one that has been linked to the Russian government, and is thought to have been behind… [Continue Reading]