Security News > 2021 > July > Fake Windows 11 installers now used to infect you with malware
Scammers are already taking advantage of the hype surrounding Microsoft's next Windows release to push fake Windows 11 installers riddled with malware, adware, and other malicious tools.
While Windows 11 will start rolling out worldwide during early 2022, Microsoft has already made it available for install to all customers enrolled in the Insider program after officially unveiling it as the next version of Windows last month.
One of the infected users downloaded a 1.75 GB fake Windows 11 installer which, once launched, displayed what looked like Windows installation wizard.
Windows 11 is available to all users registered in the Windows Insider program and can be installed on any Windows 10 computer.
As part of the June Windows 11 announcement, Microsoft also published the Windows 11 hardware requirements, which state that a TPM 2.0 security processor is required to upgrade or install Windows 11.
After enrolling in the Windows Insider program, you can upgrade to Windows 11 by going into Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program, and then activate the Dev Channel to get the Windows update.
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