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CERT-In Alert: If you use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office or Microsoft Edge then this news is very important for you. India’s cyber security agency CERT-In has recently issued a warning stating that many serious flaws have been found in these products which can increase the risk of hacking.
Which systems are at risk?
The effect of this warning is not limited to only certain users. According to the report, many Windows Server versions including Windows 10 and Windows 11 are also affected. Apart from this, Office tools and Edge browser used in daily work are also vulnerable to this threat. That means everyone from common users to big businesses and MSMEs can be affected by this.
What could be the harm?
According to CERT-In, by taking advantage of these vulnerabilities, any attacker can run any code of his choice in the system. Apart from this, he can gain more rights on the system, steal sensitive information or bring the entire system to a standstill. In simple language, if precautions are not taken in time, both your data and device can be in danger.
What is the real cause of the problem
Many technical reasons have been cited behind these flaws such as lack of input verification, memory related errors and weak access control system. In some cases, even a small mistake by the user like opening a suspicious file or clicking on a wrong link can open the way for an attack. However, there may be some attacks that do not require any additional permission.
More danger for admin users
If you are logged into your system with an administrator account, this risk increases further. In such a situation, hackers can get more control, due to which there is a possibility of data theft or service disruption on a large scale, especially in companies and office networks.
The easiest way to protect yourself
The good thing is that updates have been released to remove these flaws. Users have been advised to update their systems immediately. Regular updating is the easiest and most effective way to protect yourself from such cyber threats.
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