MICROSOFT issued a security update warning millions to delete their Windows 10 password.
The recommendation comes after scammers sent malicious Microsoft Office files, tricking their unsuspected victims into opening them.
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Users of Windows version 2008 and the software Windows 7-10 were mainly affected by the malware.
However, users can delete their password from their Microsoft account.
Once you’ve deleted it from your Microsoft account, you can use the Microsoft Authenticator app instead.
When you sign in, a notification will appear on your smartphone and ask if it’s you doing that, which users can simply confirm.
Hackers reportedly sent a Microsoft Office file to users on September 13, where they tried deceiving Americans into clicking the link.
The file reportedly opened an Internet Explorer page and loaded a malicious webpage containing an ActiveX control that downloads a virus.
Haifei Li of EXPMON told the outlet Bleeping Computer that the “sophisticated attack” is 100 percent effective and would only take a user to click on the link before a PC or laptop is infected.
The tech giant urged customers to keep their anti-virus products up to date.
The FBI previously alerted Americans about a “disturbing scam” that sees callers pretending to be Border Control agents.
Scammers reportedly told unsuspecting victims that their car was found full of drugs.
Attackers are using technology to change their phone numbers to pose as federal officials.
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As Windows 11 is scheduled to roll out on October 5, here is a step-by-step on how users can delete their Microsoft account password.
Step One: From your Microsoft account security settings, click on “advanced security options” and then click on ‘turn on’ passwordless.
Step Two: Click next, and approve the notification on your smartphone Microsoft Authenticator app.
Step Three: You’ll then be notified that the removal of your password was successful, including an email to that effect.
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