Security Alert - Warning

Warning to All Windows users,

I have had multiple attacks from hackers who are using Windows Update to gain access to my system, and to create a public network so they can alter, monitor, and disrupt my network and system.

They show up as multiple Windows Updates that have the same Windows Update ID number that shows as being already installed. We all know that Windows is an unstable operating system with security flaws, but this is something that Windows needs to alert it's users to and to fix.

How can I update if I am unsure if it is a hackers update or a valid Windows update. I have Windows 7 Ultimate, and Vista Basic on the laptop, and both systems have been affected.

They hide their tracks by making their programs system files, and thereby fooling anti-virus and security software. I wanted to alert all Windows users, and share my experience with them.

clem65

For one thing, only MS have access to Windows Update and I can assure you all the software and updates on WU are secure. Dont get updates from anywhere else other than WU or microsoft.com addresses.

swarfega said:

For one thing, only MS have access to Windows Update and I can assure you all the software and updates on WU are secure. Dont get updates from anywhere else other than WU or microsoft.com addresses.

Easy to fool inexperienced users.

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Indeed you are correct, however my advice to only obtain updates from microsoft.com will stand newbies in good stead.

clem65 said:

Warning to All Windows users,

I have had multiple attacks from hackers who are using Windows Update to gain access to my system, and to create a public network so they can alter, monitor, and disrupt my network and system.

They show up as multiple Windows Updates that have the same Windows Update ID number that shows as being already installed. We all know that Windows is an unstable operating system with security flaws, but this is something that Windows needs to alert it's users to and to fix.

How can I update if I am unsure if it is a hackers update or a valid Windows update. I have Windows 7 Ultimate, and Vista Basic on the laptop, and both systems have been affected.

They hide their tracks by making their programs system files, and thereby fooling anti-virus and security software. I wanted to alert all Windows users, and share my experience with them.

clem65

Hi, clem65.

Bill2 provided excellent references supporting swarfega's response regarding the source of Microsoft updates.

There are occasions when a Microsoft update is not properly installed and will be presented again. However, I must disagree with your statement that "Windows is an unstable operating system with security flaws". Microsoft has devoted incredible resources to the security of the current operating systems.

In the event your computer is infected, I suggest a full system scan with both your antivirus and anti-malware software programs -- updating both and doing a shutdown/restart between programs. If your system is clean, I suggest posting a new topic in the Windows Updates & Activation forum, providing the information on the update that is being repeatedly offered.

Joel406, they do indeed. Did you see the articles that Bill2 posted links to? Rogues have mimicked Windows Update as well as several antivirus vendors.