Steemers, this is important!
If you are using any of the following operating system listed, it’s wise to make some software updates. I am taking about:
→ Windows 7
→ Windows 8 / 8.1
→ Windows 10
All these operating systems can be controlled by hackers with a single email.
Yep.
Just one email.
Your photos. Videos. Important documents - everything is GONE!
Microsoft Found This Now
Tavis Ormandy and Natalie Silvanovich from Google Project Zero reported this exploit to Microsoft. Then immediately a new update was released by the Microsoft Team.
Hackers could exploit the flaw simply by sending an infected email, instant message or getting the user to click on a web browser link.
All this happens remotely. If you open an email or click a link that wasn't supposed to be clicked? It's best to stay cautious next time. Right now, there is no way to know if your computer is hacked.
I am updating my old laptop with the new update released this week. And that really is the only solution we have.
Update Your Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
In simple words?
You should be updating your Windows Defender. Or if you are using any other Windows security tool, based on the operating system, just look for an update.
Microsoft also has a detailed guide on this. Go here to learn more!
Furthermore, Ormandy said on Twitter that he and his colleague found this to be the “the worst Windows remote code execution in recent memory.” He also said that he is "blown away" with Microsoft's approach to fix this security issue as quickly as possible.
Either way, if you are storing your valuable cryptocurrencies locally, it is best to always back it up somewhere.
Thank you for reading.
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