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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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IPv6 is enabled by default on windows.

EDIT Here’s how to disable it. If you can’t on your modem/router. Open the network menu from the icon in bottom right of screen > right click on the network you are connected to and click “status” > In the popup click on the “Properties” button > You’ll get another popup with the name of your network adapter in a top line/box and a secondary box with a list of things in it > Look for the entry “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)” and uncheck the box in front of it > click OK.

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Echo Dot@feddit.uk
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I’ve just queried it my IP is V4 so presumably I’m fine.

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DaPorkchop_@lemmy.ml
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Depending on your ISP and network setup, you could very well have both v4 and v6 addresses.

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Nighed@feddit.uk
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you can have both addresses at the same time - this site shows both if you have them: https://whatismyipaddress.com/

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r00ty@kbin.life
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Or, just type ping -6 google.com from a command prompt. It won’t work if you don’t have ipv6.

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