Scams & Phishing News Scammers Are Using Fake Windows Updates to Steal Your Files

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https://www.makeuseof.com/how-scammers-use-fake-windows-update-to-steal-data/

Windows updates are immensely frustrating when they pop up at inopportune moments. However, some devious scammers are using fake updates as a smokescreen to steal people's data.

Key Takeaways​

• Scammers use fake Windows Updates to steal personal information through a smokescreen.
• Scammers require remote access to perform this tactic effectively.
• To avoid this scam, don't accept random access requests & disconnect if faced with a fake update screen.