New Microsoft Alert — Update Windows 10 And 11 Now, Attacks Underway

New Microsoft Alert — Update Windows 10 And 11 Now, Attacks Underway

By Davey Winder
Publication Date: 2025-11-12 14:13:00

At the same time that Google was issuing an emergency update for all Chrome browser users in response to a high-severity security vulnerability, Microsoft issued a security warning of its own. A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Kernel can enable an attacker to gain system privileges. Yes, a Windows kernel zero-day. Yes, attackers have already struck. Yes, you need to update now.

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