Apple QuickTime software lets you view Inteet video, HD movie trailers and personal media in a wide range of file formats on Windows PCs. Yesterday, US govement recommended users to uninstall this software if they have installed it on their PCs. The Zero Day Initiative has issued advisories for two vulnerabilities found in QuickTime for Windows. Since, Apple will no longer be providing security updates for QuickTime for Windows, leaving this software vulnerable to exploitation.
Computer systems ruing unsupported software are exposed to elevated cybersecurity dangers, such as increased risks of malicious attacks or electronic data loss. Exploitation of QuickTime for Windows vulnerabilities could allow remote attackers to take control of affected systems.
Since using unsupported software may increase the risks from viruses and other security threats, US govement is advising users to uninstall QuickTime for Windows.