MICROSOFT is scrambling to fix a software vulnerability, and users are facing another round of security warnings as hackers race to exploit the weakness with malware.
When the prior weakness was discovered earlier in the month, Microsoft announced the company would “provide an update in an upcoming release,” but users are instructed to be on high alert while the security flaw still exists.
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According to Forbes, the patch released to fix a vulnerability discovered earlier in November was not effective, and the new vulnerability is already being exploited.
It allows hackers to take over a computer remotely, spreading the attack to other devices in the network.
The flaw can’t be patched currently without causing problems with the Windows installer.
Concerned Windows users are urged to uninstall the latest update if they believe their Windows 10, 11 or Windows Server 2022 device may be compromised.
KB5007215 was shipped out to users on November 9 and it is affecting Windows 11 and several Windows 10 users.
First, in the Windows Desktop Search, type “update history” then click “View your update history”
Then, select “Uninstall Updates” which should open the “Installed Updates” dialog window.
When this window comes up, find “KB5007215” and click the “Uninstall” button.
After this, be sure to restart your computer and the update should be removed from your device.
The Sun has reached out to Microsoft to comment on the issue.
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