Update Windows now to avoid this important vulnerability.

Microsoft fixed it Major vulnerability in Windows allowing an attacker to gain control of your computer. If you are a user Windows 10 or Windows 11 and you don’t usually update your computer regularly, now is the time to do so. The latest patch fixes this and 50 other operating system vulnerabilities.

According to a report from Register, Microsoft has fixed a serious security bug related to Wi-Fi in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Vulnerability CVE-2024-30078 allowed a hacker to gain access to your computer if you connected to public Wi-Fi. An attacker used a network adapter driver to send a malicious packet that allowed remote code execution.

If you are one of those who connect your laptop to public Wi-Fi at airports, train stations or cafes, your team is in danger. According to Microsoft’s description, to exploit this vulnerability only the attacker must be in the same range for sending and receiving radio broadcasts. The attack does not require user interaction because the door remains open when connected to a public network.

The good news is that no casualties reportedWith. Microsoft fixed the vulnerability in the June security update released last Friday, so you can now download it directly from Windows Update.

Windows fixes critical CPU overload vulnerability

Microsoft’s security patch also fixes a bug reported in March by Petr Špaček of the Internet Systems Consortium. Vulnerability CVE-2023-50868, known as NSEC3-encloser, allows an attacker to exhaust CPU resources leaving the computer inoperative.

According to Microsoft’s description, this error is due to a vulnerability in DNSSEC validation. “An attacker could take advantage of standard DNSSEC protocols designed to ensure DNS integrity by using excessive resolver resources, resulting in denial of service to legitimate users,” he said.

The June security update fixes 50 vulnerabilities in apps and resources in Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you have automatic updates turned on, it’s likely that your operating system is already secure. Otherwise, you just need to click the Start button and select Settings > Update & Security to start automatic search.

Is You are likely to encounter some errors after the update., such as not being able to change your profile photo in Windows or not being able to use Copilot when moving the taskbar to the sides. To resolve this issue, you will have to follow the steps provided on the support website or wait for a later update.

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