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CISA: Windows Task Host flaw now exploited by ransomware gangs

BleepingComputer Aug 18, 2026 · 10:32 AM 👁 0 views ❤ 0 likes

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed that ransomware gangs are also exploiting a high-severity Windows Task Host vulnerability that was flagged as actively exploited in April. [...]

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