Fake Windows 10 updates were spotted by security experts. Some Microsoft consumers were already affected by the malicious enhancements.
Microsoft's Windows systems versions are commonly targeted by hackers and other malicious actors. Now, their latest target is the predecessor of Windows 11.
Bleeping Computer reported that some Microsoft users already confirmed that their devices were infected after installing the fake updates.
But, how serious is the new fake Windows 10 installations?
Fake Windows 10 Updates Installs Ransomware!
Bleeping Computer's experts said that while they were checking their official cybersecurity forums, they discovered that some Windows 10 users posted their complaints regarding the fake Windows 10 updates.
"Hello fellas, my PC been infected by ransomware and my files have been encrypted with .yyqiidt file. Unfortunately, there is no decryptor yet<," said an anonymous Microsoft consumer.
Now, cybersecurity experts confirmed the severity of these malicious links. They said that the fake PC updates would automatically install the Magniber ransomware.
Security researchers added that the fake updates are distributed in different files. These are the most common:
- Win10.0_System_Upgrade_Software.msi
- Security_Upgrade_Software_Win10.0.msi
Aside from these files, there are also other fake knowledge-based articles on Microsoft that can also install the Magniber ransomware:
- System.Upgrade.Win10.0-KB18062410.msi
- System.Upgrade.Win10.0-KB66846525.msi
- System.Upgrade.Win10.0-KB47287134.msi
- System.Upgrade.Win10.0-KB82260712.msi
Recent Fake Windows Updates
CNET recently reported that some fake Windows 10 updates were also targeting Microsoft users back in 2019. Security experts said that these previous malicious links could lock your PC.
Because of this, hackers can freely take over your device while you spend a long period to unlock it. If you are lucky, you will be able to re-access the computer.
But, your sensitive details, especially bank data, might have already been accessed by the online attackers. You can visit this link to see more details.
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On the other hand, Amazon's Alexa is accused of tracking users' voice data.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
