Windows 10 and 11 PC users have got a major security alert
Microsoft Windows PC users have got a new security warning from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) recently, where it has shared concerns regarding a vulnerability in multiple Windows versions. Windows 10 is the oldest version available in the market for PC users but the concerning part about the warning is that even the Windows 11 PCs are under the threat of the security issue.
The new alert has been marked with a critical severity rating, which means that any security issue can be only fixed if you update Windows on your PC to the latest available version.
Windows 10 Security Threat From Indian Govt: What It Says
The CERT-In bulletin explains the actual cause of this issue, “The vulnerabilities exist due to improper access restrictions within the proxy driver and insufficient implementation of the Mark of the Web (MotW) feature in Microsoft Windows. The SmartScreen security feature protection mechanism bypasses the MotW feature and allows malware to execute on a target system.”
The biggest takeaway from this alert is that hackers could use the issue to bypass your device’s security and infect the system with malware for nefarious activities. The bulletin also mentions that the vulnerabilities are being actively exploited in the wild, but the good news is that Microsoft is already aware about the security risk, and has released patches to fix and protect the Windows 10 and 11 PC users in India and other parts of the world. These are some of the Windows versions that have been affected by the security issue:
– Windows Server 2012
– Windows Server 2008
– Windows Server 2016
– Windows 10 version 1607
– Windows 10 for x64-based systems
– Windows 11 version 23H2 for x64-based systems
– Windows 10 version 1809 for ARM64-based systems
You can check for the full list of the Windows versions affected by going to the CERT-In bulletin site.
News Related-
Anurag Kashyap unveils teaser of ‘Kastoori’
-
Shehar Lakhot: Meet The Intriguing Characters Of The Upcoming Noir Crime Drama
-
Watch: 'My name is VVS Laxman...': When Ishan Kishan gave wrong answers to right questions
-
Tennis-Sabalenka, Rybakina to open new season in Brisbane
-
Sikandar Raza Makes History For Zimbabwe With Hattrick A Day After Punjab Kings Retain Him- WATCH
-
Delayed Barapullah work yet to begin despite land transfer
-
Army called in to help in tunnel rescue operation
-
FIR against Redbird aviation school for non-cooperation, obstructing DGCA officials in probe
-
IPL 2024 Auction: Why Gujarat Titans allowed Hardik Pandya to join Mumbai Indians? GT explain
-
From puff sleeves to sustainable designs: Top 5 bridal fashion trends redefining elegance and style for brides-to-be
-
The Judge behind China's financial reckoning
-
Arshdeep Singh & Axar Patel Out, Avesh Khan & Washington Sundar IN? India's Likely Playing XI For 3rd T20I
-
Horoscope Today, November 28, 2023: Check here Astrological prediction for all zodiac signs
-
'Gurdwaras are...': US Sikh body on Indian envoy's heckling by Khalistani backers