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– It is time to make your Windows update to protect you.
You may have already seen them on Facebook or X. The cybermalveillance.gouv.fr government site has distributed alerts to report loopholes in Windows operating systems and several Microsoft software like Outlook and Excel. Vulnerabilities have been identified on Windows 10 and Windows 11reports Clubic. The authorities therefore invite all users to update their devices To protect yourself.
These flaws would already be “Actively exploited by cybercriminals” In order to take control of the devices remotely and have access to personal data. On its site, the government service reports in particular risks of espionage, theft, even destruction of data. Windows is also regularly disturbed by these safety flaws. In 2024, more than 1,000 cases had been identified. This time, the threat is considered to be serious enough for Internet users to protect themselves as quickly as possible.
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The authorities recommend regular updates
What can hackers do with this stolen data? Information can notably be sold online to be used for financial fraud. Cybermalvence.gouv.fr recalls that it is necessary to check regularly whether updates to its operating system are available. To avoid having to think about it, it is recommended to opt For automatic updates of his devices. Updates software, often neglected, should not be left out.
If Windows has been hit, Outlook, One Note, as well as the Microsoft Office suite on iOS et Mac are also one of the systems concerned. Cybermalvence.gouv.fr also advises a list of providers to be able to answer questions from companies and individuals, in order to deploy Corrects. The government agency also provides resource on its site to find out about the protection possibilities.
