Microsoft issued an out of schedule patch last night which patches a critical vulnerability in all versions of Windows. The company did not identify which exact flaw is being patched but the description of the flaw is a close match to the LNK flaw which attackers have been exploiting for several weeks.
Please make sure you run Windows Update on your laptops and PCs and download this critical update. Without this update installed your laptop is open for remote control by attackers. Contrary to popular myth if your laptop or PC has been compromised by an attacker, there will be NO apparent visible change in your laptop or PC. When compromised your Laptop or PC will most likely be exploited by the attacker as a part of a “bot net” when you are not using it.
If you would like any further advise or help on how to keep your system updated using Windows Update please write to us at fixit@BritishPcRepairs.co.uk
