Hackers are now using subtitle files to take over devices

The victim's PC can be taken over within seconds via remote access once the malicious subtitle file is being played alongside a video file. — Check Point

Fresh off the WannaCry ransomware and Adylkuzz cryptocurrency miner exploits, another major vulnerability targeting video subtitles has come to light.

According to security research firm Check Point, attackers are now creating malicious files disguised as subtitles, that are then uploaded to popular subtitles repositories widely available on the Internet.