Do you think they will go really public on this ?
I think many sysops wondered what happened, and burned some hours before they realized it was harmless...
Windows 7 Update appears to be compromised?
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Anonymous
These details of "Important" update, which I received this morning - 4:30 AM MT. Copied to Notepad:
(appears to be a language pack? 4.3 MB)
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Download size: 4.3 MB
You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.
Update type: Important
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More information:
https://hckSLpGtvi.PguhWDz.fuVOl.gov
https://jNt.JFnFA.Jigf.xnzMQAFnZ.edu
Help and Support:
https://IIKaR.ktBDARxd.plepVV.PGetGeG.lfIYQIHCN.mil
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Did NOT install. After my MSE definitions updated, I repeated Windows Update. The above 'important' update did not reappear???
Did MS servers get compromised?
Thank you
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Anonymous
2015-09-30T20:47:59+00:00 -
Anonymous
2015-10-01T09:29:11+00:00 I received the same file yesterday afternoon via Windows Update, but didn't download/install it. It was still showing in Windows Update this morning so I checked for updates (in a hope it might disappear!). I am now getting a message saying:
"Windows could not search for new updates
An error occurred whilst checking for new updates for your computer
Error(s) found:
Code 80244019 Windows Update encountered an unknown error."
When I check the error code it suggests there may be a virus and to start the computer in Safe Mode, then run a virus check.
Has Microsoft issued a response to this problem yet? I can't see anything online.
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Anonymous
2015-10-01T19:12:17+00:00 ...or was this just a 'proof of concept' issue...
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Anonymous
2015-10-02T09:50:30+00:00 I had the same thing downloaded yesterday. Didn't effect my Vaio Laptop till this morning when I went to use it. Blank screen and no harddrive activity. I removed the memory held the on / off button for 20 seconds and then rebooted and it came alive again. It must have upset something on my computer. This is what a copied below. OK for Microsoft to say its a mistake, it caused a fault on my laptop! Perhaps some people would have to take theirs to a repair technician to diagnose the problem which would cost them.
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Installation date: 01/10/2015 12:03
Installation status: Failed
Error details: Code 8024600A
Update type: Important
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More information:
https://hckSLpGtvi.PguhWDz.fuVOl.gov
https://jNt.JFnFA.Jigf.xnzMQAFnZ.edu
Help and Support:
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Anonymous
2015-10-02T14:20:56+00:00 I had this update show up, but I hid it, and then it went away when I searched for updates again.
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