14 DAY TRIAL // Although Windows 11 is not expected to be released until later this year, cybercriminals do not want to waste any time and have already started creating ways to infect users with malware using the new operating system, according to CyberScoop.
Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 at the end of June and made an initial insider preview available to the public a short period of time after that. Safety has been identified as the most important driving principle in the creation of operating system improvements, according to the firm.
Then again, a warning issued by Kaspersky on Friday states that cybercriminals are taking advantage of those waiting to get their hands on Microsoft's operating system update.The Kaspersky researchers said that while Microsoft offers to download and install Windows 11 on its official website in a fairly straightforward manner, users visit other sources to download the program. Some of these sources are known to spread malicious malware without the user's knowledge. The hidden software can steal passwords, install Trojans, or, in luckier cases, merely contain harmless adware.
Microsoft provides various ways to get your hands on Windows 11
Fake installers are spreading as Microsoft deals with a slew of security issues that have plagued the company. According to Microsoft's recommendations, only legitimate sources should be used to obtain Windows 11. So far, Windows 11 is officially only available to users in the Windows Insider program, but you'll need to sign up for the program to be eligible for the upgrade. In addition, you will require a device that is already running Windows 10.
It is also strongly recommended to avoid updating or installing Windows 11 on the production machine, as prebuilds can be unstable. If you want to upgrade your Windows 10 to Windows 11, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program > Enable Dev Channel to start the process.