The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued a PTA Windows security alert following Microsoft’s urgent warning regarding a critical vulnerability in Windows 11 version 24H2.
The vulnerability largely affects IT professionals, system administrators, and educational institutions that continue to rely on DVDs or USB drives for installing or updating Windows.
To mitigate the risk, users are advised not to use installation media containing updates from October or November 2024, but instead generate new installation media that incorporates the December 2024 security patch or newer.
The PTA advisory also emphasizes the critical importance of cybersecurity awareness and proactive strategies to address digital vulnerabilities.