How do i check that i am protected against wannacry ransomware? - Microsoft Community

which update need install  stay protected against wannacry ransomware , how check have update installed?

i'm trying check updates in windows update , i'm not seeing update. need install patch link? https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms17-010.aspx ?

protection against wannacrypt attack

to latest protection microsoft, upgrade windows 10. keeping computers up-to-date gives benefits of latest features , proactive mitigations built latest versions of windows.

we recommend customers have not yet installed security update ms17-010 possible. until can apply patch, recommend 2 possible workarounds reduce attack surface:

• disable smbv1 steps documented @ microsoft knowledge base article 2696547 , recommended previously
• consider adding rule on router or firewall block incoming smb traffic on port 445

windows defender antivirus detects threat ransom:win32/wannacrypt of 1.243.297.0 update. windows defender antivirus uses cloud-based protection, helping protect latest threats.

for enterprises, use device guard lock down devices , provide kernel-level virtualization-based security, allowing trusted applications run, preventing malware running.

use office 365 advanced threat protection, has machine learning capability blocks dangerous email threats, such emails carrying ransomware.

monitor networks windows defender advanced threat protection, alerts security operations teams suspicious activities. download playbook see how can leverage windows defender atp detect, investigate, , mitigate ransomware in networks: windows defender advanced threat protection – ransomware response playbook.

source: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/mmpc/2017/05/12/wannacrypt-ransomware-worm-targets-out-of-date-systems/

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