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Malware Vulnerability: Microsoft Urges Users To Upgrade Older Windows Versions by techng: 10:13pm On Jun 02, 2019
If you’re running an older version of Windows, it’s vital to update it as soon as possible. Microsoft has warned about a malware vulnerability called BlueKeep which is infecting older Windows machines.

The vulnerability is technically known as CVE-2019-0708, and is found in Remote Desktop Services. It is a particular concern because the vulnerability is “wormable.” This means that an infected computer could transmit the malware to others

This is what allowed the WannaCry malware to spread so quickly and so far in 2017.

The vulnerable systems include those running... [Read more]
https://vallatest.com/malware-vulnerability-microsoft-urges-users-to-upgrade-older-windows-versions/

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