Tag: Popcorn Time

  • Put down the popcorn and patch your media player

    Researchers have uncovered an alarming “zero resistance” security hole in the way several popular media players handle film subtitles that could allow attackers to take full control of a user’s computer. Subtitle files, which exist in any one of a surprising mess of 25 different formats, are normally loaded as a convenience for the hearing…

  • Hackers are hiding malware in subtitle files

    An impressive new exploit gives hackers the ability to control your desktop through malware spread by fake movie subtitles. The exploit, which essentially dumps a malware onto your desktop and then notifies the attacker, affects users of video players like Popcorn Time and VLC. Read full news article on TechCrunch  

  • Beware! Subtitle Files Can Hack Your Computer While You’re Enjoying Movies

    Do you watch movies with subtitles? Just last night, I wanted to watch a French movie, so I searched for English subtitles and downloaded it to my computer. Read full news article on The Hacker News