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The discussion centers on a warning from the NSA regarding vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows that could lead to significant security risks if not addressed. The original post references a Forbes article highlighting the urgency for users to update their systems to avoid potential damage. Concerns are raised about the seriousness of the threat, with comparisons made to common telephone scams, indicating skepticism about the authenticity of such warnings. The NSA's advisory emphasizes the need for immediate action to patch remote desktop services on legacy Windows versions to safeguard against cyber threats.
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Without opening the link you provide, the text bears resemblance to telephone scams common in this area.
 
this is direct from the NSA website -- https://www.nsa.gov/News-Features/News-Stories/Article-View/Article/1865726/nsa-cybersecurity-advisory-patch-remote-desktop-services-on-legacy-versions-of/
 
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