In regards to the Virus Ransomware Attack - Huge Ransomware Extortion Cyberattack Hits Dozens of Countries 05-12-17. It seems, that few People know. That Windows XP Embedded, which is what most Enterprise Systems, are Running. Is still getting Security Updates, form Microsoft. And they are blaming the infections on Embedded XP Systems. Not knowing or just not stating the differences in Windows XP - Home and Pro and the Windows XP Embedded OS's. And saying, that Windows XP can't recieve Security Updates. But, Windows XP Embedded POS Systems, can and do. All that needs to be done, is Turn on Automatic Updates. Which, I think, most Business do... There is even a Regrestry "Hack". That can cause a regular Windows XP System to Recieve Security Updates. I did this to mine, several years ago. And it does work (more info below). Still, I wouldn't use these systems, to Surf the Internet or Download anything. Just for those old faithfull Apps, that I can't part with. I don't actually use any version of Windows, on the Internet. Unless I absolutely have to. I have been running Linux, as my Main OS, since 2005. Not that Linux, is involrunable. But, it is allot less of a Target, than Windows, So Far...

So, here is some info on it all...

Don

Products Released	Lifecycle Start Date	Mainstream Support End Date	Extended Support End Date	Service Pack Support End Date	Notes
Windows Embedded POSReady 2009	3/10/2009	4/8/2014	4/9/2019
Windows Embedded POSReady 7	9/10/2011	10/11/2016	10/12/2021

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/search?sort=PN&alpha=Windows%20Embedded%20POSReady&Filter=FilterNO

Windows XP Embedded Enters Extended Support

Additionally, Windows XP Embedded at the supported Service Pack level, currently SP3, exited Mainstream support and entered the Extended support phase of its Lifecycle on January 11, 2011. During the Extended Support phase for Windows XP Embedded, Microsoft continues to provide security updates at no additional charge. Additionally, paid support remains available. Extended Support for Windows XP Embedded at the supported service pack level is available until January 12, 2016. For more information about Service Pack and Product Lifecycle, visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle site.

To continue receiving support in the Extended support phase, customers currently on one of the Windows XP Embedded SP2 platforms should update to Windows XP Embedded SP3.

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https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/windows-embedded/2011/02/17/support-lifecycle-transitions-for-windows-xp-embedded/

Microsoft releases security update for Windows XP to block WannaCrypt attacks

By Martin Brinkmann on May 13, 2017 in Uncategorized - Last Update:May 13, 2017 40

Microsoft has released security updates for several unsupported versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows XP, to block WannaCrypt ransomware attacks.

The ransomware WannaCrypt has been making the rounds in May 2017: it infects Windows machines, encrypts files, asks for ransomware, and spreads like a worm.

WannaCrypt ransomware worm targets out-of-date systems

On May 12, 2017 we detected a new ransomware that spreads like a worm by leveraging vulnerabilities that have been previously fixed. While security updates are automatically applied in most computers, some users and enterprises may delay deployment of patches. Unfortunately, the malware, known as WannaCrypt, appears to have affected computers that have not applied the patch for these vulnerabilities. While the attack is unfolding, we remind users to install MS17-010 if they have not already done so.

How to get security updates for Windows XP until April 2019

By Martin Brinkmann on May 24, 2014 in Windows - Last Update:May 24, 2014 100

Microsoft's official support for the Windows XP operating system ended more than a month ago. While some companies and organizations are still receiving updates for the operating system, end users do not.

These companies pay Microsoft for that, usually because they were not able or willed to migrate computer's running Windows XP to another operating system before the extended support phase for the system ended.

There is another exception to the end of support rule: Windows Embedded Industry, formerly known as Windows Embedded POSReady, operating systems continue to receive updates.

Note: You can use the native Windows Registry App. To Import the Registry File, linked in this Article. This is what I did. No Registry Editing Required... Don

Here is more info, from my previous Blog Post...

Virus WannaCry - WannaDecrypt0r - NSA-Cyberweapon-Powered - Ransomware Worm Attack - Still Spreading 05-14-17

Have you heard, about the WannaCry - WannaDecrypt0r - NSA-Cyberweapon-Powered - Ransomware Worm Attack? https://gist.github.com/rain-1/989428fa5504f378b993ee6efbc0b168

As, for the Other Windows Systems, Windows ME, Vista, 7, and 8... Do some Research and maybe there is a way to Protect them, as well. Via Antivirus and Malware Protective Software and Web Browser Addons. I would think, that Windows 7 and and 8 would have Uptates from Microsoft, would be comming soon, if not already out there...

Doctor Web Anti-Virus Free Firefox and Thunderbird Addon, https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/user/doctor-web-anti-virus/?src=api
Homepage with info and Paid Software	http://www.drweb.com/

You can scan links for Malware on Web Pages, before you go to them...

Name	Adblockplus by Wladimir Palant Firefox Addon, https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/user/Wladimir-Palant/?src=api
Homepage with Downloads for other Web Browsers Phones and Thunderbird E-mail Client too	http://adblockplus.org/

Adblockplus Addon, will Block annoying Adds and help protect you from Drive By Malware, in Adds on Web Sites too. I use it in All of my Web Browsers and Thunderbird E-mail Client App, too. I uses several more. But, these are simple to install and use.

Don

Check out more info links, below...