Hacking: there is a flaw in Windows, here's how to fix the problem

Microsoft has announced that there is a flaw in the operating system of Windows computers. To fix the problem, you need to install a patch. We explain to you.

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The American company Microsoft has warned that hackers could try to take advantage of a flaw in the operating system of computers running Windows and has recommended installing a patch called "PrintNightmare".

If successful, hackers can take control of the computer, the tech giant pointed out in a post on its site Tuesday night. "A hacker who successfully exploits the flaw could execute arbitrary code through privileged access to the system," Microsoft said.

It could “then install programs; view, modify or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights,” the group added.

The group calls on Windows users to install this patch immediately, as all versions of the operating system are vulnerable but not all have the correct security update yet. The flaw in question, linked to the printer program, has already been used by hackers, according to several computer security experts.