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Fake Windows 11 installer files caught installing Trojans and adware

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Earlier this year, Microsoft announced the discontinuation of Windows 10 as it launched its successor, Windows 11. At present, the operating system is exclusively available through the Developer channel of the Windows Insider Program. However, bad actors are now distributing malware via fake Windows 11 installer files, capitalizing on the fact that most people's computers don't meet the hardware requirements for the Developer channel.