Government Issues Urgent Security Warning-As you all know that in today’s digital era, almost every work of ours depends on computers, laptops and mobiles. We spend our work, entertainment and even social life on digital devices. But do you know that a little carelessness in these devices can steal all our personal information? Recently a government agency has issued a similar alert.
Government Warning
The government’s cyber security monitoring agency CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has issued an important warning to users of Windows 10, Windows 11 and Microsoft Office. This warning states that some security flaws have been found in these products, which hackers can take advantage of and hack your device.
Hackers’ Deception
It happens that hackers send you some suspicious link and when you click on it, malware gets entered in your device. With the help of this malware, they steal the sensitive data present in your device. They can even hack your camera and microphone and violate your privacy.
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What to do, What not to do
To avoid this problem, you have to take care of some things. First of all, you should not click on any unknown person or suspicious link. Also, you must install antivirus software on your device and keep updating it regularly. CERT-In recommends that you install the latest security updates of Windows and Office. By doing this your device will remain safe.
Caution is Safety
Hacking has become very common in today’s digital age. Therefore we should be careful. After all, our personal information is most important to us. A small carelessness can not only violate our privacy but we can also suffer financial loss. Therefore being cautious is the only solution.
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