PC Security and Other Useful Information

HP rolls out patch to fix keylogging bug in certain laptops

MS has released a patch to prevent infections by the “WannaCrypt” ransomware. The fact that they released this fix for XP and Server 2003 (unsupported for 3 years), emphasizes the significance of this malware. Customer Guidance for WannaCrypt attacks

Nasty one… Check ant HP’s you might have. Keylogger Found in Audio Driver of HP Laptops

Emergency Fix for Windows Anti-Malware Flaw Leads May’s Patch Tuesday Microsoft releases 18 security bulletins, 9 rated critical, many bugs disclosed/exploited Microsoft fixes 55 vulnerabilities, 3 exploited by Russian cyberspies

PSA: Beware of Windows 10 Activation Tech Support Scams

Microsoft Security Advisory 4022344 “The update addresses a vulnerability that could allow remote code execution if the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine scans a specially crafted file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code in the security context of the LocalSystem account and take control of the system.”

If you are running W10 V1507, be advised that you will get no more updates after 09Apr17 Windows 10 version 1507 will no longer receive security updates

This is  a tricky one. If t=you run into it, use teh work araound. Microsoft has confirmed a known issue that may prevent network printer software from discovering and installing the network printer on systems with low memory (< 4GB).

If your computer is running a 64-bit Windows and has at least 4 GB RAM, Chrome’s latest update will migrate your Chrome browser to the 64-bit version Stable Channel Update for Desktop

Breach at Sabre Corp.’s Hospitality Unit