Is Patch Tuesday a Necessary Evil?
In the last Patch Tuesday bulletin, Microsoft identified a critical flaw affecting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), included in most versions of Windows, and they estimate criminals will exploit it within 30 days. How long will it take you patch your critic... moreIn the last Patch Tuesday bulletin, Microsoft identified a critical flaw affecting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), included in most versions of Windows, and they estimate criminals will exploit it within 30 days. How long will it take you patch your critical systems and what is the cost to productivity? Is there a better way?
**Update: this vulnerability is already being exploited. Patch now and check out the video for a better method to use next time.
Transcript: [Patch Tuesday from Microsoft. I call it the necessary evil. Nobody's shouting, Hooray another downtime. Ok some ends users might like the extra coffee break. This time on March 13 Microsoft issued a crucial alert for a new vulnerability in its remote desktop protocol across all of its servers and desktop systems. As a remote desktop protocol that is widely used within Enterprises this is really severe as attackers will be able to remotely control an affected system. Microsoft anticipates that an exploit for code execution will be developed in th... less
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