Microsoft fixes Age of Empires II flaw that let hackers hijack PCs via game invites

Microsoft has patched a security vulnerability discovered in its classic strategy game Age of Empires II. The flaw posed a serious risk, as attackers could exploit it to gain control of a victim's computer. The attack vector was a malicious game invite, meaning unsuspecting players could be targeted simply by accepting an invitation. Despite the game being decades old, it remains actively maintained, prompting Microsoft to issue a fix.