Microsoft Windows users around the globe faced a major outage due to a faulty CrowdStrike update. Since then, Microsoft Windows users are being careful with the latest updates. It is worth noting that scenarios like the CrowdStrike outage are rare and one should install the latest update provided by the vendors to avoid exploitation of the vulnerabilities. That’s why, to keep the users safe, the Indian government has issued a warning for Microsoft Windows users. Microsoft Windows users may land in big trouble ‘again’ if they ignore this alert.Also read: Android users will soon be able to access their file via Microsoft Windows’ File Explorer, here’s howsMicrosoft Windows users at riskThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has now issued an alert for Microsoft Windows users in India. As per CERT-In, multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Microsoft Windows which could allow an attacker to gain elevation of privilege on the targeted system.sAlso read: After massive Microsoft Windows outage, CrowdStrike now sending gift cards worth over Rs. 830 as an apologyNot sure which laptop to buy?sThese vulnerabilities exist in Windows-based systems supporting Virtualization Based Security (VBS) and Windows Backup. An attacker with appropriate privileges could exploit these vulnerabilities to reintroduce previously mitigated issues or bypass VBS protections. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the targeted system.sAlso read: Reddit CEO wants Microsoft and others to pay up or stop using its content to train AI: All you need to knowsWhat can users do to stay safeCERT-In has advised users to apply the recommendations given by the vendor until the security update is available. List of affected Microsoft Windows versions are mentioned below.s• Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)s• Windows Server 2016s• Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systemss• Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systemss• Windows 10 for x64-based Systemss• Windows 10 for 32-bit Systemss• Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systemss• Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systemss• Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)s• Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systemss• Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systemss• Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systemss• Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systemss• Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systemss• Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systemss• Windows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systemss• Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systemss• Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systemss• Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systemss• Windows 11 version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systemss• Windows 11 version 21H2 for x64-based Systemss• Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)s• Windows Server 2022s• Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)s• Windows Server 2019s• Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems : Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-it SystemstemsOne more thing! We are now on WhatsApp Channels! Follow us there so you never miss any updates from the world of technology. To follow the HT Tech channel on WhatsApp, click here to join now!s