Scam Alert: Hackers can steal your data, the Government warns laptop users..

CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has recently issued a warning for users using Microsoft services and products. Many security flaws have been detected in Microsoft products, and hackers can steal your data by taking advantage of these vulnerabilities in the system through dangerous code. It would not be wrong to say that users running Windows laptops are the target of hackers.

Not only sensitive information but also bypassing the security of your system through remote code, spoofing attack, and system settings can be targeted. These flaws have been placed in the high-risk category, which means that immediate action needs to be taken without delay. If you have a Windows computer/laptop and you use Microsoft Office or any Microsoft service related to it, then your device is in danger. Let us tell you which Microsoft services have been affected.

These Microsoft services were affected.

Microsoft Windows (all supported versions)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Microsoft Dynamics

Azure Cloud Service

Microsoft SQL Server

System Center and Developer Tools

Extended Security Update Program for Windows versions

Microsoft Edge browser and other Microsoft apps

Do these things immediately to protect yourself

Go to Settings and turn on auto updates.

Make sure Windows and MS Office are fully updated.

Avoid downloading files or clicking on links from unknown sites.

After installing the update, restart the system.

Keep antivirus software and firewall updated.

The company took this step

After the warning from CERT-In, Microsoft has now released a security update to remove this flaw. Install the security patch rolled out by the company immediately without delay, otherwise hackers can steal your important data.