Millions of Microsoft users in India have been put on alert.
The Indian government has warned that serious security flaws have been found in Microsoft Windows, Office and several other products.
These vulnerabilities could expose both personal users and businesses to hacking risks.
The warning was issued by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) in February 2026.
What Is the Risk?
According to CERT-In, multiple security vulnerabilities have been discovered across Microsoft products.
These flaws could allow attackers to:
Gain elevated system access
Steal sensitive information
Execute malicious code remotely
Bypass security protections
Launch spoofing attacks
Disrupt systems through denial-of-service attacks
In simple terms, hackers could take control of affected systems without physical access.
That makes the threat especially serious.
For businesses, such attacks could lead to ransomware incidents or large-scale data theft.
For individuals, it could mean stolen passwords, financial fraud or loss of personal data.
Which Microsoft Products Are Affected?
The alert is not limited to just Windows PCs.
It covers a wide range of Microsoft services and tools used by both home users and enterprises.
Affected products include:
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft System Center
Microsoft Azure
Developer tools and server software
Open-source software linked to Microsoft
Extended Security Updates (ESU) for older Microsoft products
This means the impact could be widespread, especially in corporate environments.
What Should You Do Now?
Microsoft has already acknowledged the vulnerabilities and released security updates.
Users are strongly advised to update their systems immediately.
To stay protected:
Go to your Windows Settings
Enable automatic updates
Check for the latest updates manually
Restart your system to complete installation
Installing updates quickly is the simplest and most effective way to protect your device.
With cyber threats increasing, ignoring software updates can leave your PC open to attack.
Taking a few minutes to update your system today could prevent serious trouble tomorrow.
