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Why are cross-platform bugs serious?
The Zoom bug affected devices running Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. This 'cross-platform' nature made it particularly serious because it meant a huge range of users, regardless of their device, could have been vulnerable. Fixing such a widespread issue requires coordinated effort across different operating systems to ensure everyone is protected.
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