Forbes Recently reported a new Wi-Fi vulnerability for Windows that could allow hackers to take over your Windows device and infect it with malware just by being on the same Wi-Fi network as you. Microsoft has confirmed the vulnerability and advised all users to update their Windows PCs immediately, especially if they often use public Wi-Fi.
This Wi-Fi bug is designated as CVE-2024-30078 It received a rating of 8.8 out of 10 in the Common Vulnerability Scoring System, a metric for determining the severity of an attack. The most important thing to know about the flaw is that it does not require the hacker to have physical control of your device. They don’t even need to send you a link or make you open an email. The attack can be carried out simply by being on the same Wi-Fi network.
This makes your Windows computer or laptop more vulnerable in public places like airports, hotels, or special events where most of them share a Wi-Fi network. It’s important to note that all currently supported versions of Windows are equally at risk from this new vulnerability, which means it affects Windows 10 and Windows 11 users.
Microsoft has advised all Windows users to immediately apply the latest patches via Windows Update. Making sure you are using the latest version of Windows is always a good practice. To learn more about how to make your Windows more secure, feel free to refer to this Guide.