Steps for Windows 10 system to set Port and prevent WannaCrypt attacking
Follow the instructions below folks.. I've just received these and carried them out..
I suggest you also do the exact same thing..
Windows 10 Users:
Code:
http://www.iobit.com/en/tips-steps-for-window-10-system-to-set-port-and-prevent-wannacrypt-attacking-79.php
Steps for Window 7 and later system to set Port and prevent WannaCrypt attacking
Windows 7 Users:
Code:
http://www.iobit.com/en/tips-steps-for-window-7-and-later-system-to-set-port-and-prevent-wannacrypt-attacking-78.php
Also carry out Step 3 on the following page:
Code:
http://www.iobit.com/en/tips-how-to-prevent-wannacrypt-attacking-80.php?p=imf
Regards..
And also turn off SMB protocol from windows features
Step1: WINDOWS + R
Step2: Type appwiz.cpl that takes you to program files and features
Step3: Goto Turn Windows Features on or Off
Step4: Uncheck SMB protocol
![[Image: UNCheck_SMB.jpg]](https://s1.postimg.org/xc0m8j4a7/UNCheck_SMB.jpg)
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On my Win7 home premium, the SMB 1.0/CIFS is not shown on Program Features Window, should this be taken can proceed to other things. TQ
(05-17-2017 11:24 AM)kontiki Wrote: [ -> ]On my Win7 home premium, the SMB 1.0/CIFS is not shown on Program Features Window, should this be taken can proceed to other things. TQ
Those instructions are already in the OP.. under the following heading..
Also carry out Step 3 on the following page:
Regards..
Thanks inquisitor and peddaka. Reps added to both of ya!!!
Bumpety bump..
Just to ensure a wider readership gets the message..
There is certainly a possibility that we will get more attacks, so carrying out these preventative messures on your operating system will assist in warding off any imminent danger.
Regards..
(05-18-2017 12:46 AM)inquisitor Wrote: [ -> ]Bumpety bump..
Just to ensure a wider readership gets the message..
There is certainly a possibility that we will get more attacks, so carrying out these preventative messures on your operating system will assist in warding off any imminent danger.
Regards..
Thanks for this. I heard today there is another utilizing the same characteristics as WannaCrypt only in stealth mode, not ransomware. Supposedly using machines to mine for bitcoin.
Bumpety bump..
Just to ensure a wider readership gets the message..
There is certainly a possibility that we will get more attacks, so carrying out these preventative messures on your operating system will assist in warding off any imminent danger.
Regards..