Forbes recently reported a new Wi-Fi vulnerability for Windows that may allow hackers to take over your Windows device and infect it with malware simply by being on the same Wi-Fi network as you. Microsoft has confirmed the vulnerability and advised all users to update their Windows PC immediately, especially if they often use public Wi-Fi.
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This Wi-Fi failure has been assigned as CVE-2024-30078 and rated 8.8 out of 10 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System, a scale for determining the severity of an attack. The most important thing you know about the flaw is that it does not require the hacker to have physical control over your device. They don’t even need to send you a link or get you to open an email. The attack can be executed simply by being on the same Wi-Fi network.
This makes your Windows computer or laptop more susceptible in public spaces like airports, hotels, or private events where most share Wi-Fi. It is important to note that all currently supported versions of Windows are at equal risk from this new vulnerability, meaning it affects both. Windows 10 and Windows 11 users.
Microsoft has advised all Windows users to quickly apply the latest patches by updating Windows. Making sure you have the latest version of Windows is always a good practice. For more information on how to make Windows more secure, feel free to check this out. guide.
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