Slack fixes a critical RCE bug in its desktop app

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The flaw could have allowed attackers to access private conversations, channels, passwords, keys and tokens, and various functions within the app

Slack has fixed a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in its desktop app which could have allowed a remote attacker to take control over the app and steal users' confidential informa...

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