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All Windows users should immediately update their computers. An exploit rated 9.8/10 (CVE-2024-38063) compromises all devices running Windows with an IPv6 address. (msrc.microsoft.com)
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If you have the August 13, 2024—KB5041580 update. You're good.

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[–] AProfessional@lemmy.world 68 points 3 months ago (2 children)

It is on by default in Windows.. More likely people have routers with it disabled.

[–] RisingSwell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 3 months ago

Definitely on by default on my laptop

[–] Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 3 months ago

And disabling it fucks with Windows AD.