Microsoft recently patched a serious vulnerability in Windows 11 and 10 that could expose your computer to attacks when connected to a public Wi-Fi network, according to The Verge.
The vulnerability allows hackers to send malicious packets to devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network in public places such as airports, coffee shops, hotels or workplaces.
Hackers can then execute commands and gain access to the computer system without authentication or interaction with the user.
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Important security risk
Microsoft has classified the vulnerability as “important,” which is the tech giant’s second-highest severity rating for security risks.
“Microsoft recommends that customers update the system as soon as possible,” the company writes on its website.
The security risk can only be fixed by updating your PC to the latest version of Windows, which Microsoft made available to all users on June 11.
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Attracts attention from hackers
The serious security risk has been noticed by several major technology sites. All urge users to update their computers.
“Update as soon as you can: This flaw can be exploited to run malware and hijack a nearby Windows PC over Wi-Fi without any authentication required. Pretty bad,” writes The Register.
“Even if you don’t plan on taking your PC to a coffee shop anytime soon, you shouldn’t wait for this update,” The Verge underlines.
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