What’s happening: Microsoft is warning customers about dangerous attackers.
Microsoft is alerting clients to a new threat involving Wi-Fi drivers, Forbes reports. Attackers can execute potentially harmful code even if the targeted device is not nearby, as long as it is within the range of the attacker’s Wi-Fi network. Microsoft has rated this vulnerability as very high, scoring it 8.8 on a scale of 1 to 10.
Why it matters: Informing the public about such threats increases awareness of cyber risks and underscores the importance of regularly updating software and using security tools.
Quote: “This vulnerability poses the greatest danger in places with many endpoint devices. We’re talking about hotels, exhibitions, concerts, or sports events where people commonly connect to public Wi-Fi networks,” says Jason Kikta, Chief Information Security Officer at Automox.
Broader context: Microsoft has released a security patch for all relevant and still-supported operating systems. Users simply need to check for updates and restart their devices.
