Day 15
Science & TechnologySkim2025-01-15
CERT-In Advisory on Microsoft Vulnerabilities
What Happened
CERT-In issued an urgent advisory on January 15, 2025, regarding critical security vulnerabilities in Microsoft products, specifically Windows Hyper-V. These 'elevation of privilege' flaws could allow attackers to execute remote code or compromise systems, leading to the mandate of immediate security patches.
Why It Matters
The advisory is crucial for safeguarding India's digital sovereignty and protecting critical government and corporate infrastructure from large-scale systemic cyberattacks.
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