ransom ware worm
Hi all, Worth a read. Hope none of us have it. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/05/13/wannacrypt_ransomware_worm/
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Microsoft distributed the patch two months ago, which could have forestalled much of the attack. The security bulletin MS17-010 covers all of the patches for the various OS versions. If you have allowed critical updates since March you should be okay. Check your update history to confirm successful critical updates since then.
Quote from Microsoft:
"So all the computers running supported versions of Windows and kept up-to-date by Windows Update were safe even before the ransomware was released into the wild. The problem is those consumers and companies that are still running old versions of Windows, especially Windows XP as well as companies and users that stop Windows Update from keeping the systems secure."
Microsoft has also released a patch for XP; even though it is outside the support structure.
This is another reason not to continue to operate outdated software. I have a few of my old customers who chose not to upgrade that called me to start the upgrade NOW.
This is also why you should always have backups of the items which are important to you.
Quote from Microsoft:
"So all the computers running supported versions of Windows and kept up-to-date by Windows Update were safe even before the ransomware was released into the wild. The problem is those consumers and companies that are still running old versions of Windows, especially Windows XP as well as companies and users that stop Windows Update from keeping the systems secure."
Microsoft has also released a patch for XP; even though it is outside the support structure.
This is another reason not to continue to operate outdated software. I have a few of my old customers who chose not to upgrade that called me to start the upgrade NOW.
This is also why you should always have backups of the items which are important to you.
