US Government recommends video player uninstall.
The Apple program designed to read video and audio files can be dangerous for users. So says the security department of the US government, the Homeland Security. A notice published on Friday said that all PC users should uninstall Quicktime
“Systems that use unsupported programs are exposed to high risks of cyber security, such as increased risk of malicious attacks and loss of electronic data. Windows vulnerability exploitation could allow remote attackers to take control of affected systems. “
the warning comes just hours after Apple announced it will stop making updates to this software, although still have it available for download on your website.
Only solution is to uninstall
Several specialized sites realize that Quicktime was already an obsolete program, with several – and better – in the alternative market. But the end of the updates made him a dangerous program. The computer emergency team of Homeland Security recommends immediate action: “The only solution available is to uninstall QuickTime for Windows”
Quicktime users in Mac environment should continue to receive software updates,. so, for now, there are no recommendations to be uninstalled.
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