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MICROSOFT has issued an urgent warning to millions of Windows 10 users after the discovery of a critical flaw that could allow hackers to unleash a devasting attack on PCs which could render them useless.
By DAVID SNELLING
PUBLISHED: 07:00, Fri, Feb 12, 2021 | UPDATED: 07:01, Fri, Feb 12, 2021
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Windows 10 fans should not waste any time updating their PCs. That's the latest warning from Microsoft who says a number of critical issues have just been discovered in its software which could leave users open to serious cyber attacks.
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The three vulnerabilities could allow hackers to launch PC-killing Denial of Service (DoS) attacks which have the ability to cause a stop error and the dreaded Blue Screen of Death.
The threat has now been fixed but it will only stop attacks if the patch is downloaded and installed on devices with Microsoft saying it's essential that customers apply these Windows updates to address the vulnerabilities as soon as possible.
All versions of the software are thought to be affected by the DoS threat and whilst no attacks have yet been launched, Microsoft is concerned that hackers could take advantage of the glitch in the future, hence the urgency to keep PCs protected.
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"We believe attackers will be able to create DoS exploits much more quickly and expect all three issues might be exploited with a DoS attack shortly after release. Thus, we recommend customers move quickly to apply Windows security updates this month," said the Redmond firm.
"At this time, we have no evidence that these vulnerabilities were known to any third party. It is important that affected systems are patched as quickly as possible because of the elevated risk associated with these vulnerabilities."
These vulnerabilities were discovered by Microsoft as part of its continual focus on strengthening the security of its products.
Microsoft says users can find the downloads in the Microsoft Security Update Guide. Customers who have automatic updates enabled are automatically protected from these vulnerabilities.
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Microsoft Edge has, confusingly, been replaced with a new browser with exactly the same name last year. The new version of Microsoft Edge is powered by the same open-source Chromium code that fuels Google Chrome – the most popular browser on the planet
Clearly hoping to capitalise on this early success, Microsoft is now moving to purge the previous version, which was built on the company’s own technology and was notoriously slow compared with the likes of Chrome and Safari, from PCs across the globe. From April 13, Microsoft will release a monthly security patch for Windows 10 that will uninstall the previous unpopular Microsoft Edge from any PCs that still have a copy lying around on their hard-drive.
By DAVID SNELLING
PUBLISHED: 07:00, Fri, Feb 12, 2021 | UPDATED: 07:01, Fri, Feb 12, 2021
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Microsoft issues a critical Windows 10 warning (Image: MICROSOFT )
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Windows 10 fans should not waste any time updating their PCs. That's the latest warning from Microsoft who says a number of critical issues have just been discovered in its software which could leave users open to serious cyber attacks.
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Windows 10 update will delete your old web browser and install Edge
Windows 10 update can crash apps and cause Blue Screen of Death
The three vulnerabilities could allow hackers to launch PC-killing Denial of Service (DoS) attacks which have the ability to cause a stop error and the dreaded Blue Screen of Death.
The threat has now been fixed but it will only stop attacks if the patch is downloaded and installed on devices with Microsoft saying it's essential that customers apply these Windows updates to address the vulnerabilities as soon as possible.
All versions of the software are thought to be affected by the DoS threat and whilst no attacks have yet been launched, Microsoft is concerned that hackers could take advantage of the glitch in the future, hence the urgency to keep PCs protected.
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"We believe attackers will be able to create DoS exploits much more quickly and expect all three issues might be exploited with a DoS attack shortly after release. Thus, we recommend customers move quickly to apply Windows security updates this month," said the Redmond firm.
"At this time, we have no evidence that these vulnerabilities were known to any third party. It is important that affected systems are patched as quickly as possible because of the elevated risk associated with these vulnerabilities."
These vulnerabilities were discovered by Microsoft as part of its continual focus on strengthening the security of its products.
Microsoft says users can find the downloads in the Microsoft Security Update Guide. Customers who have automatic updates enabled are automatically protected from these vulnerabilities.
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News of this threat comes as Microsoft has confirmed plans to retire its first-generation version of Microsoft Edge software.
Microsoft Edge has, confusingly, been replaced with a new browser with exactly the same name last year. The new version of Microsoft Edge is powered by the same open-source Chromium code that fuels Google Chrome – the most popular browser on the planet
Clearly hoping to capitalise on this early success, Microsoft is now moving to purge the previous version, which was built on the company’s own technology and was notoriously slow compared with the likes of Chrome and Safari, from PCs across the globe. From April 13, Microsoft will release a monthly security patch for Windows 10 that will uninstall the previous unpopular Microsoft Edge from any PCs that still have a copy lying around on their hard-drive.
