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Windows 10 users notice - sasapinjic - 01-18-2020
I have seen this yesterday, so to spread the word:
Regarding anyone running Windows 10 on their device:
The NSA has released an official, public statement urging everyone to update their Windows devices as soon as possible. An exploit has been identified in the current version of Windows 10 that can allow malicious software to be automatically installed on your computer, under the guise of approved Windows updates.
This means that very soon, hackers will be developing tools to be able to take control of and install malicious software to over 900 million PCs worldwide, with little to nothing that can be done to stop or remove the infected software due to the system believing it is from an approved Windows Update.
The NSA and US Department of Defense urges everyone on Widows 10 to update their computer IMMEDIATELY, as a fix for the exploit has already been released. Again, failing to update now will put your machine at extreme risk in the future.
To update, click the windows logo in the bottom left, click the cog, go to "update and security" and press "check for updates."
First Link, to the OFFICIAL NSA statement text document download (PDF), second link detailed news report :
https://media.defense.gov/2020/Jan/14/2002234275/-1/-1/0/CSA-WINDOWS-10-CRYPT-LIB-20190114.PDF
https://www.wired.com/story/nsa-windows-10-vulnerability-disclosure/
RE: Windows 10 users notice - eigos - 01-18-2020
Also the NSA - tracks everything you do on your windows, thanks to the new™ updates™ that they urged you to install
RE: Windows 10 users notice - Skorak - 01-18-2020
If that's your concern about Windows updates I suggest not using Windows...
RE: Windows 10 users notice - Venkman - 01-18-2020
Thanks NSA, very cool.
RE: Windows 10 users notice - sasapinjic - 01-18-2020
(01-18-2020, 10:47 AM)eigos Wrote: Also the NSA - tracks everything you do on your windows, thanks to the new™ updates™ that they urged you to install
True, but i am XP , i dont give a damn ,lol
RE: Windows 10 users notice - Capt. Henry Morgan - 01-18-2020
Government agencies use off-the-shelf Windows-based PCs, so it's in their interest to see security flaws fixed. If they really want to track you, they don't need some mythical 'back door' into your computer. So, I'd say this one's likely on the level.
RE: Windows 10 users notice - Laz - 01-18-2020
(01-18-2020, 10:56 AM)sasapinjic Wrote: but i am XPpeople using Windows XP in 2020 give me a brain hemorrhage
RE: Windows 10 users notice - sasapinjic - 01-18-2020
(01-18-2020, 03:34 PM)Laz Wrote:(01-18-2020, 10:56 AM)sasapinjic Wrote: but i am XPpeople using Windows XP in 2020 give me a brain hemorrhage
You shuld see doctor abaut that, it can spread to ass.