That 'new Windows 10 update' could be packed with ransomware (and probably IS)

TechRadar Pro ^ | Nov 22, 2019 | nthony Spadafora

[OrangeHoof]

Another reason I turned off Windows Update and stick with Windows 7.

[trebb]

Yep - too many don’t keep their thinking caps on...one of the biggest deals these days are the ones where they say, “We need your confirmation to unsubscribe”....

[pas]

Never open anything from an email unless you asked for it.

[JayNorth]

Another good option is to create an Admin account with a different password that you use only for specific tasks on an as-needed basis. Then demote your regular account from "Administrator" to "Standard". This will stop a lot of sketchy stuff from happening because you'll get a warning and have to type in the admin password.

If you're working on a company-owned business PC and your IT team gives you local admin rights, your company is in trouble.

[dayglored]

> If you're working on a company-owned business PC and your IT team gives you local admin rights, your company is in trouble.

Great way to open the doors to malware, ransomware, you name it. Not to mention misconfiguration galore.

And did I mention, the disgruntled employee? All manner of mischief occurs when an employee loses their gruntles.