WannaCryt Ransomware Issue
Comments and recommended actions for EXFO Windows-based instruments
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Windows Embedded Standard 2009 OS (based on WinXP) |
They only include the minimum services that are required by our test solution and are locked down. Also, both the FTB-1v1 and the FTB-200v2 use Write Filter technology. The Write Filter redirects disk writes to temporary storage. In other words, anything that a user tries to install goes to a temporary storage. This technique makes it temporarily appear that changes have successfully occurred, but in fact these changes are discarded on reboot. The Write filter technology can prevent accidental writes/installation, attacks, or other harmful access. |
| FTB-500 |
XP SP3 |
As Guidance for WannaCrypt issue on FTB-500 Windows XP SP3. We recommend to download the following Microsoft solution and run it on the FTB-500. |
| Download English language security update |
| Download localized language security update |
| FTB-1v2, FTB-1v2 Pro, FTB-2, FTB-2 Pro, FTB-500 and LTB-8 platforms (running on WES8 or Win 8.1 Pro); |
Win8 or Win8.1 Pro |
Our customers should apply the Windows security update that was deployed by Microsoft. These platforms are open environments so the Windows Update function is fully operational and our customers can use it. |
