Windows Update virus


  1. kuchiyo
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    Windows Update virus


    okay i readed some antivirus sites, f-secure and more and found a Windows update virus!!!! All windows computers is in danger..
    Is it safe to update with Windows updater?
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  3. NoelDP
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    please give cites - as far as I am aware a computer has to be infected and effectively hosed, before the WU can bring in malware.
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  4. kuchiyo
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    There's link for the update malware: Microsoft Update and The Nightmare Scenario - F-Secure Weblog : News from the Lab
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  6. NoelDP
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    Ah - the Flame vulnerability.
    This hasn't yet been seen in the wild, as far as I know, and is due to be patched on Tuesday, via Windows Updates :)

    p.s. MS has already released a patch for the certificates involved - again via WU.
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  7. kuchiyo
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    Okay.
    Thank you

    Edit: The virus can block the patch downloading...
    Last edited by kuchiyo; 11 Jun 2012 at 05:32.
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