Microsoft Windows Alert: Technology has made human life very easy. But at the same time it has also created many dangers. The biggest danger among these is cyber attack. Cyber criminals adopt new ways to target people every day. These criminals hack people’s computers and mobiles and withdraw money from their accounts. Recently, India’s cyber security agency CERT-In has issued a warning. It has been told that some serious security vulnerabilities have been found in Windows 10 and 11. The agency said that due to these vulnerabilities, cyber hackers can harm your computer. Also, they can steal your important data.
Actually, these vulnerabilities affect those Windows systems more which have Virtualisation-Based Security (VBS) and Windows Backup features. Hackers take advantage of these vulnerabilities and access important parts of the computer and steal secret information. In such a situation, there is a need to be very cautious of hackers and keep updating the system from time to time.
Which Windows versions are affected?
Windows 10: Versions 1607, 21H2, 22H2, and 1809 for 32-bit, x64, and ARM64 based systems.
Windows 11: Versions 21H2, 22H2, and 24H2 for x64 and ARM64 based systems.
Windows Server: Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 and Server Core Installation
Know how to stay safe
1. Keep a firewall enabled on your computer. Also use a good antivirus software.
2. Do not click on any suspicious emails and links.
3. Turn off VBS and Windows Backup feature if not needed.
4. Make sure to backup your important data.
5. Immediately follow the updates coming from Microsoft and CERT-In.
6. Take care of your computer’s security and beware of hackers.
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