WinRAR vulnerability, and American wealth growth

Today ChatGPT read 1219 top news stories. After removing previously covered events, there are 2 articles with a significance score over 7.

[7.7] WinRAR vulnerability exploited by government-backed hackers. — The Verge

Multiple government-backed hacking groups have been exploiting a serious security vulnerability in WinRAR since early 2023, according to Google's Threat Analysis Group. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code when a Windows user opens a file within a ZIP archive. WinRAR versions 6.24 and 6.23 include a fix for the vulnerability, but the app does not have an auto-update feature, so users must manually download and install the patch.

[7.1] American families saw record wealth growth, increased income, and improved finances. — The New York Times [$]

According to Federal Reserve data, American families experienced the largest increase in wealth on record between 2019 and 2022. Median net worth rose by 37% after adjusting for inflation, the biggest jump since 1989. Median family income also increased by 3% between 2018 and 2021, and Americans made financial progress across the board, with increased savings, reduced credit card balances, and larger retirement accounts.

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