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Unofficial Windows 11 installer infects PCs with malware

April 19, 2022

Via: BGR

An unofficial Windows 11 upgrade is making the rounds. Users looking to upgrade their PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 will want to keep an eye out for this unofficial installer. When downloaded and activated, the installer infects the target PC with info-stealing malware.

This unofficial Windows 11 upgrade will steal your private info

BleepingComputer says the campaign is currently active, and it’s trying to “poison search results” to push users to download the infected file. The unofficial Windows 11 upgrade is downloaded via a site that is meant to mimic Microsoft’s official website. Eagle-eyed users should note that the URL is quite different from what you’d see if visiting Microsoft’s website, though.

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