Microsoft Patches ‘PrintNightmare’ Vulnerability In Windows, Urges Immediate Install

July 12th, 2021 Posted by Security & Surveillance, Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs), Technology 0 thoughts on “Microsoft Patches ‘PrintNightmare’ Vulnerability In Windows, Urges Immediate Install”

“Microsoft users listen up; this could be critical info! “

Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies


Heads up! Microsoft has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Windows print spooler dubbed “PrintNightmare,” recommending that users “Install these updates immediately.” It looks as if this vulnerability could lead to malware embedding and a ransomware attack.

Mike Wilson, chief technology officer and a partner at Interlink Cloud Advisors, said that Microsoft acted quickly on the patch-which was important because the vulnerability affected all versions of Windows and could lead to malware embedding and a ransomware attack.

This short read by Wade Tyler Millward for CRN.com will help you with more details.


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