[Mldxcc] [NCDXC Chat] [NCCC] Microsoft issues rare security update to patch Windows XP - KB4012598

[Sheryl WW6G]

>From what I understand, the patch that fixed this flaw was issued only in
March. While many home users will have auto-updates enabled, some don't, and
organizations are typically slower at patching since they have to test
against their corporate environment/applications before pushing patches out.

Sheryl, WW6G

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Karlquist via Chat
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2017 1:39 PM
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Subject: Re: [NCDXC Chat] [NCCC] Microsoft issues rare security update to
patch Windows XP - KB4012598

That's real helpful; I have a mothballed XP laptop for field day or
whatever.  That would lead me to believe that there is also a Windows
7 patch that fixes this.  All my other computers are Win 7 with automatic
updates.  Can I assume that all these Win 7 computers are already safe?  If
that is the case, then what is the explanation for the widespread ransomware
in the news:

1.  They were running XP.
or
2.  They are running Win 7, 8, or 10, but don't have automatic updating or
3.  The are running bootleg versions of Windows or 4.  None of the above.

Rick N6RK

On 5/13/2017 12:59 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> In light of all the damage caused by the WannaCry ransomware, 
> including many out-of-service Windows XP systems that many of us may 
> still use on at least once computer, Microsoft has issued Security Patch
KB4012598.
>
> You can go to the Microsoft web site (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us) 
> and enter "KB4012598" in the Search box at the top to find it, or you 
> can use this direct link to the software catalog page:
>
> https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=KB4012598
>
> It's a simple program (.exe file) that you download, run once, then
reboot.
>
> To verify installation after reboot:
>
> Start, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs Check the *Show updates* 
> box at the top
> (wait)
> Scroll down to *Windows XP - Software Updates* at the bottom
>
> You should see
>
>     Security Update for Windows XP (KB4012598)
>
>
> at the bottom of the list.
>
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
>
>
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