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All Windows users should immediately update their computers. An exploit rated 9.8/10 (CVE-2024-38063) compromises all devices running Windows with an IPv6 address. (msrc.microsoft.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by hal_5700X@sh.itjust.works to c/technology@lemmy.world

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If you have the August 13, 2024—KB5041580 update. You're good.

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[–] TornadoRex@sh.itjust.works 42 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Yeah? Well I was playing a game and it rebooted in the middle of a boss fight!

[–] ivanafterall@lemmy.world 13 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I was mid-proposal. She said, "Yes, as long as this call doesn't e..." Thanks a lot, Microsoft!

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 weeks ago

i was using it to control the robot arms to operate my patient. at least its secure now!

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 weeks ago

Tell me you didnt take a look at your windows update settings without saying so.