There are many failures that can affect devices that you use every day, whether it is your mobile phone or computer. A clear example is the vulnerabilities that affect Windows. In this case, we are reporting a bug that can compromise your privacy and security, simply by clicking the right mouse button. An attacker could take control of your computer. We are going to tell you what you can do to protect yourself from this problem, as well as other similar ones.
Specifically, it is a zero-day vulnerability that has been registered as CVE-2024-43451. According to security researchers, it is a flaw that has already been actively exploited and affects different versions of Windows. It is important to correct it as soon as possible and ensure that the system is well protected against possible attackers.
New vulnerability in Windows
This vulnerability, rated critical, was discovered by security researchers at ClearSky. If they can exploit it, they will achieve total control of the system. The problem is that, as they say, they can do it simply with a right mouse click. Something as basic as that.
But how exactly does it work? It is a problem that is present in Windows 10 and Windows 11 and is activated simply when the victim interacts with a malicious URL, which they disguise as if it were a legitimate document. These fake files can pretend to be documents of different types, such as academic certificates.
Generally, the attack begins with an email. A Phishing attack, something very common. This email apparently is legitimate, with an image that does not make the victim suspicious. Of course, its objective is for you to think that there is no problem and to be able to interact with the attached file that it will contain. That’s where the real problem begins.
When you interact with that file, the threat is basically activated. The connection to the attacker’s server is initiated and the download of malware, such as SparkRAT, is also initiated. This is a Trojan that allows remote access to that computer. From that moment on, they would have complete control.
How to protect yourself
So what to do to protect yourself from this threat? The main thing is not to make a mistake. As you see, you are going to have to interact with a file that they are going to send you. Therefore, avoid opening strange documents that arrive in the mail and do not download software that could be a real threat.
It is also a good idea to have everything updated. This vulnerability that they exploit in Windows has a patch available now, with the latest Microsoft system update in November. Therefore, we recommend that you make sure you have the latest version so you can correct this error, as well as other similar ones that may exist.
On the other hand, having a good antivirus will be another good idea to prevent attacks. Always make sure to install a reliable security program, which helps you detect malware and reduce the risk of intruders on your system. There are many options, such as Bitdefender, Avast or Microsoft Defender itself. With any of them, you will be able to detect threats.
