Lucky You, Microsoft has Sent You an Email! (Think Again). - Conclusion
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Sometimes things are not what they seem to be. We need to be cautious and investigate things beyond their obvious purpose.
In this article I talked about digital signatures, what they are and how they work. It’s important to remember that by digitally signing a document we achieve two things, authentication of the origin and integrity of the message at all times.
In the case of the bogus emails that seem to originate from Microsoft, we need to consider the practices I analyzed. It is important not to install something on our system when we are not sure of its origin or its actual function. When in doubt, it’s better to adopt a cautious approach than to act thoughtlessly.
Also, it is a good strategy to configure your system accordingly and verify that all system and driver files are properly signed by Microsoft using the System File Checker feature or File Signature Verification tool.
Securing your system requires a lot of effort; it’s neither a simple task nor something you can take lightly. Nevertheless, if something happens after all, formatting is still an option!
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