Optional Windows update aims to protect Microsoft wireless mice against hijacking

The patch filters wireless mouse input to make sure no rogue keystrokes are passed to computers.

By Lucian Constantin

Alongside its batch of mandatory security patches released Tuesday, Microsoft also issued an optional update aimed at protecting Windows computers against an attack that could hijack wireless mice to execute malicious commands.

The attack, dubbed MouseJack, affects wireless mice and keyboards from many manufacturers, including Microsoft. It was discovered and presented earlier this year by security researchers from IoT security firm Bastille Networks.

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