How to protect your Windows 10 computer from the Meltdown and Spectre security flaws
Intel is facing a collective lawsuit against a security vulnerability in its processors over the past 20 years. Researchers have discovered two serious flaws in the computer processors and smartphones called Meltdown and Spectre, which can allow hackers to access data, passwords, encryption keys, etc. In view of the large number of Windows 10 computers based on Intel processors, all of which are threatened by this vulnerability, here are the steps you can take to protect yourself
Installing the Emergency Patch in Windows 10:
Microsoft has released an emergency update for Windows 10 users, asking you to restart your computer until the update is installed
If you have not received an update notification yet or you have previously ignored it, go to Settings, Updates and Security, and make sure there is an update in the queue.
The update is found in the identification numbers where each version of the system compatibility is installed on the computer and is as follows:
Windows 10 version 1709 (Fall Creators Update) is KB4056892
Windows 10 version 1703 (creators update) is KB 4056891
Windows 10 version 1607 (Anniversary update) is KB4056890
Windows 10 version 1511 (November update) is KB4056888
Windows 10 version 1507 (Initial Realease) is KB4056893
Manual installation:
Users can install the Windows Emergency Patch by visiting the Win Update Catalog. If you are using a 64-bit Windows operating system, you will need to install x64-based files, for example, the cumulative update for Windows 10 operating system version 1709 for x64-based systems is (KB4056892).
How can I be sure I'm protected?
To make sure that you have installed the appropriate patch, you must go to Settings, then Security and Updates, click View installed update log, and windows operating system update KB4056892 you will find that it has been installed successfully.
As it can be confirmed in another way, by going to the settings and then the system, then go to the bottom and down to the Windows specification section, after installing the patch KB4056892, the system will read the update in this format 16299.125
Problems with antivirus applications in the installation of the emergency patch for Windows
The antivirus application may prevent you from installing the Windows Emergency Patch. Microsoft is working to resolve the compatibility issue with some antivirus applications. Some Windows users will not get the emergency update because of the antivirus application, and they must perform the installation manually or rely on Windows Defender to install Emergency Update.
What should I do?
After updating Windows you must also check the firmware update, and always check with your antivirus application, to verify that your computer does not have any malware.
You should keep your apps up-to-date, especially the browser, and I can only remind you that you should be aware of phishing emails.
Intel is facing a collective lawsuit against a security vulnerability in its processors over the past 20 years. Researchers have discovered two serious flaws in the computer processors and smartphones called Meltdown and Spectre, which can allow hackers to access data, passwords, encryption keys, etc. In view of the large number of Windows 10 computers based on Intel processors, all of which are threatened by this vulnerability, here are the steps you can take to protect yourself
Installing the Emergency Patch in Windows 10:
Microsoft has released an emergency update for Windows 10 users, asking you to restart your computer until the update is installed
If you have not received an update notification yet or you have previously ignored it, go to Settings, Updates and Security, and make sure there is an update in the queue.
The update is found in the identification numbers where each version of the system compatibility is installed on the computer and is as follows:
Windows 10 version 1709 (Fall Creators Update) is KB4056892
Windows 10 version 1703 (creators update) is KB 4056891
Windows 10 version 1607 (Anniversary update) is KB4056890
Windows 10 version 1511 (November update) is KB4056888
Windows 10 version 1507 (Initial Realease) is KB4056893
Manual installation:
Users can install the Windows Emergency Patch by visiting the Win Update Catalog. If you are using a 64-bit Windows operating system, you will need to install x64-based files, for example, the cumulative update for Windows 10 operating system version 1709 for x64-based systems is (KB4056892).
How can I be sure I'm protected?
To make sure that you have installed the appropriate patch, you must go to Settings, then Security and Updates, click View installed update log, and windows operating system update KB4056892 you will find that it has been installed successfully.
As it can be confirmed in another way, by going to the settings and then the system, then go to the bottom and down to the Windows specification section, after installing the patch KB4056892, the system will read the update in this format 16299.125
Problems with antivirus applications in the installation of the emergency patch for Windows
The antivirus application may prevent you from installing the Windows Emergency Patch. Microsoft is working to resolve the compatibility issue with some antivirus applications. Some Windows users will not get the emergency update because of the antivirus application, and they must perform the installation manually or rely on Windows Defender to install Emergency Update.
What should I do?
After updating Windows you must also check the firmware update, and always check with your antivirus application, to verify that your computer does not have any malware.
You should keep your apps up-to-date, especially the browser, and I can only remind you that you should be aware of phishing emails.
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