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Microsoft patched a vulnerability in the video game Age of Empires II that could have allowed hackers to take over victims' computers with a malicious game invite.

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Who
Microsoft
What
Microsoft patched a vulnerability in the video game Age of Empires II that could have allowed hackers to take over victims' computers with a malicious game invite.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:47:01 GMT · 1h 26m ago
Where
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Why
A vulnerability was discovered that posed a security risk to users.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The patch mitigates a security risk for users of Age of Empires II, preventing potential unauthorized access to their computers.

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