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Microsoft is offering a preview version of the next Windows 11. However, to obtain it, you must be enrolled in the Windows Insider program. However, there were warnings that fake Windows 11 installers that do not go through this were being distributed, and that they contained adware and malware.
According to a report by Kaspersky Labs, which is well known for its antivirus software, the executable (86307_windows 11 build 21996.1 x64 + activator.exe) that it does has a 1.75 GB file size that looks real, but actually contains mostly unnecessary information. One file is said to be occupied
Opening the executable file in question starts an installation program like a regular Windows installation wizard. However, its main purpose is to download and execute other malicious executable files.
The second executable file (86307_windows 11 build 21996.1 x64 + activator) also states that there is a download manager installation error, there is a license agreement, and sponsored software can be installed. However, this kind of document is difficult to pay attention to as most people do not want to read it. If you accept this license agreement, various malicious programs will be installed on your PC.
Kaspersky Lab said it had already defeated hundreds of malicious attempts using Windows 11-related tricks. Most of these malicious codes consist of downloaders whose purpose is to download and run other programs, and range from relatively harmless adware to nuisances such as full-fledged Trojan horses and password theft. In other words, it masquerades as the Windows 11 installer and loads a lot of harmful software.
Considering this risk, of course, it would be better to download the official source prepared by Microsoft. If Windows 10 is installed, click Update and Security in Settings and select Windows Insider Program. Windows 11 updates are available by linking your account and activating the developer channel. Related information can be found here.
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