CVE-2024-29981

Summary

CVE-2024-29981 is a new spoofing vulnerability affecting Microsoft Edge browsers based on Chromium. An attacker can manipulate the rendered content of a webpage to mislead users into believing they are on a trustworthy site, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information. This issue poses a significant risk for phishing attacks and could compromise user security. Microsoft is strongly urged to release a patch as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability. Users can protect themselves by enabling multi-factor authentication, keeping their browsers updated, and being cautious when interacting with unfamiliar websites.

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