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Why you NEED to turn off Microsoft Start in Windows 11

June 25, 2024
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Why you NEED to turn off Microsoft Start in Windows 11

Since the introduction of the new Windows Start Menu, I've been increasingly concerned about its potential as a malware vector. The presence of numerous random links from various sources that users can easily click on raises significant security issues. Even more troubling is that some of these articles linked from the Start Menu contain additional links, which could potentially redirect users to malicious websites. Real-world Example Initially, my concerns were hypothetical until I received an email a few days ago. The email promoted a product called Restore X360, claiming to be a one-click solution for fixing various errors like OS corruption, ransomware attacks, and more than 10,000 other errors. Such software often makes exaggerated marketing claims and is typically classified as "crapware." What caught my attention was the email's claim that "msn.com has reviewed our product." MSN.com is not a review website, much like how being reviewed by ...
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