- Mar 1, 2024
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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.