Microsoft is warning users running older versions of Windows to immediately apply the latest Windows Updateto protect their systems and data from a potential widespread attack. The company has already released security updates for Windows 7, XP , and Windows Server 2003, despite the fact that XP and Server 2003 are already out of support.
"Any future malware that exploits this vulnerability could spread between vulnerable systems, much like the WannaCry malware that spread across the globe in 2017," the company said in a blog post. The company has not yet seen any exploitation of the vulnerability.
However, security updates have been released to ensure that no hacker could create a malicious software and attack systems running some of these specific versions of Windows. "For these reasons, we strongly recommend that all affected systems – regardless of whether they are activated or not – should be updated as soon as possible."
Systems running Windows 8 and Windows 10 are not affected by this vulnerability.
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Microsoft is putting pressure on users as it prepares to end Windows 7. It has already urged users to upgrade to Windows 10, but it seems that many are not ready to give up their beloved operating system. Think carefully about the risk you may be putting your data security at!
