i downloaded a webp image a few days ago is my pc compromised, very confused apologies

  • Brkdncr@artemis.camp
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    1 year ago

    Anything that decodes webp images is vulnerable to an attack. Unless the vendor of the app says they patched it, assume they have not.

    Browsers are obvious, but lots of other things decodes images. Your text messaging app, atm machines, vehicle infotainment, the ticket swipe at the airport. Anything designed to capture, process, or display anything is suspect, along with the underlying os of anything.

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      1 year ago

      So many apps that we use nowadays are based on Electron, which is a web browser by itself. Those using Discord, Spotify, etc will want to update their app ASAP.