"BlueKeep" attack hits unpatched Windows 7 systems

[Hanno Labuschagne]

"BlueKeep" attack hits unpatched Windows 7 systems

A "BlueKeep" attack which deploys crypto-mining payloads is currently affecting devices running vulnerable versions of Windows.

Security researchers Kevin Beaumont and Marcus Hutchins confirmed that a widespread attack is underway.

Operating systems that are susceptible to the vulnerability include Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, as well as Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2.

 

[Swa]

Nothing here. Thought I might have picked up something when ctrl+shift+end didn't want to work but that turned out to be Opera.

 

[Creag]

/dons tinfoil hat

Said code was written by Microsoft. Who else would have this much to gain.

 

[kianm]

RDP open to the internet ......