Massive Microsoft Security Risk Exposed: Users Advised to Patch Systems Without Delay

If you use a Windows PC or any Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Azure, there is an urgent security alert you should be aware of.The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a nationwide warning about many vulnerabilities in Microsoft's range of products.These security problems, which were identified in May 2025, are serious enough to put millions of users, including individuals and corporations, at danger of malicious attacks. 

According to CERT-In, these vulnerabilities affect not just the Windows operating system, but also Microsoft Office, Azure cloud services, developer tools, and even older products that have received Extended Security Updates (ESUs).The threat is widespread. Hackers could use these flaws to obtain unauthorized access, steal sensitive data, modify security settings, or even fully disrupt systems via attacks such as remote code execution, spoofing, and denial of service (DoS).

Simply put, if you do not keep your PC up to date, fraudsters may have easy access to it.

What's more troubling is that the vulnerabilities affect not only the most recent versions of Windows, but also earlier versions on which many users and companies still rely.  The threat isn't restricted to tech specialists or huge organizations, as millions of people use Office products like Word and Excel on a daily basis. Regular users and small enterprises are both at risk. 

The good news is that Microsoft has already released the security fixes to address these problems.All you have to do is activate auto-updates, navigate to Settings > Windows Update, and ensure your PC installs the most recent version.Following that, a fast restart will activate the fixes and safeguard your machine.

IT teams and system administrators should also double-check all Microsoft technologies in the firm to verify they are up to date.

In times like this, a small update might make all the difference.Don't put it off any longer; secure your system and data.

This article is based on information from News 18