Shadow Brokers' big Windows gotcha moment for millions of Windows users around the world looks more like a "not so fast."
Hours after the hacking group,Gonzo | Adult Movies Online which apparently supports President Donald Trump and has been known to hack for money, dropped a terrifying package of NSA Windows Hacking tools that tapped into potentials vulnerabilities in most known versions of Windows (possibly even Windows 10), Microsoft finally stepped up with some more comforting news about the NSA hacking tools.
SEE ALSO: Microsoft's Windows 10 Creators Update is an OS done right"We've investigated and confirmed that the exploits disclosed by the Shadow Brokers have already been addressed by previous updates to our supported products. Customers with up-to-date software are already protected." a Microsoft spokesperson told Mashableovernight.
This news doesn't entirely sync with what NSA leaker Edward Snowden tweeted yesterday, where he claimed that the exploits affected patchedWindows systems.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Microsoft's blog post on the hack, however, lists nine of the dozen exploits and the exact patches that closed the holes:
“EternalBlue”: Addressed by MS17-010
“EmeraldThread”: Addressed by MS10-061
“EternalChampion”: Addressed by CVE-2017-0146 & CVE-2017-0147
“ErraticGopher”: Addressed prior to the release of Windows Vista
“EsikmoRoll”: Addressed by MS14-068
“EternalRomance”: Addressed by MS17-010
“EducatedScholar”: Addressed by MS09-050
“EternalSynergy”: Addressed by MS17-010
“EclipsedWing”: Addressed by MS08-067
There are three remaining exploits that, according to Microsoft, do not work on existing Windows systems. "[That] means that customers running Windows 7 and more recent versions of Windows or Exchange 2010 and newer versions of Exchange are not at risk," notes Phillip Misner, Microsoft Security Response Center Principal Security Group Manager in the post.
Misner added that Microsoft supports coordinated vulnerabilities disclosures and reminded those looking for Windows exploits that the company even offers a bug bounty, which means real money if you let Microsoft know about any Windows holes you find.
Note, though, that Microsoft does not mention Windows XP in the post. This 16-year-old operating system is still used by 7.4% of the world's desktops and could still be at risk.
It's all just another reminder to dump old systems running legacy Windows and to start accepting Microsoft's automated Windows updates...like now.
Topics Cybersecurity Microsoft Windows
Auburn vs. Creighton 2025 livestream: How to watch March Madness for free
Apple pulls watchOS 5.1 updates after bricking reports
Astronauts in space are getting into the Halloween spirit
Apple is selling a USB
Best vacuum mop combo deal: Save $140 on the Tineco Floor One S5
Bella Hadid bares it all in Vogue Paris
This little girl walked around with her head on a plate for Halloween
Behold the winner of cheekiest display of condoms in Rio Olympics
Big-League Bluster
Olympic event has to be restarted twice, random official becomes meme
13 Good Games You Can Play on Laptops and Budget PCs
Pinterest launches promoted clips to cash in on growing number of video posts
The moments that prove Usain Bolt is the greatest showman
Please Apple, don't kill MagSafe
Best robot vacuum deal: Get the Shark Matrix Plus 2
Eminem performed at a Drake concert, so we guess everything is cool
10 Halloween costumes you definitely should not wear
Pole vaulter's penis gets in the way of his Olympic dreams
#rateaspecies is basically Yelp reviews for zoo animals
Eminem performed at a Drake concert, so we guess everything is cool
Every Switch 2 game you can buy (and play) at launchElon Musk reveals Robotaxi launch date, but he's not very certain about itDisplay Panel Technology: TN vs. VA vs. IPSTesla launches new Model S and X with minimal design changes, higher price tagsCloudflare outage: What to know, latest updatesUS Open 2025 livestream: How to watch US Open (Golf) for freeNYT Strands hints, answers for June 1325 most popular products Mashable readers bought last monthFree Sony 4K TVs at Best Buy: how to claim yoursNYT Connections hints and answers for June 13: Tips to solve 'Connections' #733.Wikipedia halts AI plans as editors revoltEvery Switch 2 game you can buy (and play) at launchNYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for June 12: Tips to solve Connections #262Meta sues 'nudify' app Crush AI for violating advertising policiesElon Musk reveals Robotaxi launch date, but he's not very certain about itThe 7 iOS 26 features only available for newer iPhonesBest headphones deal: Save $55 on SHOKZ OpenRun ProWhy I think the Eufy E20 is the most underrated vacuum of 2025 so farAmazon Prime Video ads to double, report saysMassive June 2025 internet outage: What we know so far Juicero might make you hate humanity but these comments will make you love it again Nigel Barker breaks down the benefits of inclusive marketing in business Mascot saves kid from foul ball and gets paid back in the cutest way It’s not your job, it’s you: The real reasons you’re unhappy at work New documents provide a glimpse into Apple's self The Bill O'Reilly/Smash Mouth mashup nobody was asking for Freak out over this video of the coolest flying car yet Can the iPhone 8 avoid the Samsung Galaxy S8's one big mistake? Turns out there's a lot of money in reliable answers to the internet's questions Katy Perry might just be anti United CEO re Adult Legoland fans are really angry they're not allowed in the kids playground Amy Schumer gifted a $2,000 mattress to an employee who let her use the bathroom Littlefinger's 'Game of Thrones' scheme may get truly evil in season 7 Doctor Who himself makes an appearance at the March for Science in London Ben & Jerry's is celebrating 420 with the perfect stoner treat Want to feel old? Shaq and Manute Bol's sons play high school basketball together. There's a 'GIFs Against Friends' messenger game because the internet is the worst This photo of Earth peeking out between Saturn's rings will make you feel small Get ready for augmented reality *everything
2.1439s , 8225.84375 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Gonzo | Adult Movies Online】,Evergreen Information Network