Malicious Microsoft-signed Windows drivers wielded in cyberattacks

Microsoft says it has suspended several third-party developer accounts that submitted malicious Windows drivers for the IT giant to digitally sign so that the code could be used in cyberattacks. In tandem with its Patch Tuesday rollout this week, the tech goliath also revoked certificates used to sign the bad drivers, and promised to put in place measures to prevent organizations from loading the malicious code.

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