The most straightforward way cybercriminals deceive users is by slipping in something extra.

When users kick off the executable, it starts the installer that looks like an ordinary Windows installation wizard.

However, its main purpose is to download and run another, more interesting executable.

Fake Windows 11

Once users accept the agreement, a variety of malicious programs will be installed on their machines.

Kaspersky claims that their products have already defeated several hundred infection attempts that used similar Windows 11 related schemes.

It also recommends users to download Windows 11 from official sources only, as advised by Microsoft.

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source: www.techworm.net