ED#84 : Microsoft Silently Rolls Out Anti-Hack Update For Windows Vista

Dashken · 29th Feb 2008, 06:32 PM

The release of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 not only heralded a long-awaited update of the operating system, it also meant the end of two common Windows Vista anti-activation exploits - the Grace Timer exploit and the Paradox OEM BIOS activation crack. But those who think they can escape by not updating to Service Pack 1 would be sadly mistaken.

That's because Microsoft has surreptitiously released an anti-hack detection update via Windows Update. Those who chose to have Windows Vista install updates automatically would have this update installed and running by now.

Here's a quote from the editorial :-

Quote:

"You can see that the KB940510 update is listed as Important. At this point, most users would assume it's an important patch that fixes flaws in Windows Vista and install it. Double-click on the update and you will find this short description."

Link : ED#84 : Microsoft Silently Rolls Out Anti-Hack Update For Windows Vista

'SIL'ed · 7th Mar 2008, 01:24 AM

Does anyone know if this update detects any other microsoft hacked software. i.e. Microsoft Office 2007???

ZuePhok · 7th Mar 2008, 02:21 AM

bios hack is safe.

cheers!

Adrian Wong · 7th Mar 2008, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'SIL'ed

Does anyone know if this update detects any other microsoft hacked software. i.e. Microsoft Office 2007???

As far as we can tell, it only checks for those two particularly common Windows Vista hacks.

Zenphic · 7th Mar 2008, 09:35 AM

Hahah! It's not good to pirate

Dashken · 7th May 2008, 11:30 PM

The editorial has just been updated!

The release of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 not only heralded a long-awaited update of the operating system, it also meant the end of two common Windows Vista anti-activation exploits - the Grace Timer exploit and the Paradox OEM BIOS activation crack. But those who think they can escape by not updating to Service Pack 1 would be sadly mistaken.

That's because Microsoft has surreptitiously released an anti-hack detection update via Windows Update. Those who chose to have Windows Vista install updates automatically would have this update installed and running by now.

Here's a quote from the editorial :-

Quote:

"You can see that the KB940510 update is listed as Important. At this point, most users would assume it's an important patch that fixes flaws in Windows Vista and install it. Double-click on the update and you will find this short description."

Link : ED#84 : Microsoft Silently Rolls Out Anti-Hack Update For Windows Vista Rev. 1.1

CALLOFDUTY05 · 8th May 2008, 12:29 AM

Although i have an OEM copy of Vista SP1 installed, i have kept automatic update off & generally use to install them manually.Thanks for the information Dashken.

Mac Daddy · 8th May 2008, 07:08 AM

Interesting Article missed this one

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7th Mar 2008, 01:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
'SIL'ed Newbie Join Date: 7 Mar 2008 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	Does anyone know if this update detects any other microsoft hacked software. i.e. Microsoft Office 2007???

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8th May 2008, 12:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
CALLOFDUTY05 I'm a regular Join Date: 7 May 2006 Posts: 367 Reputation: -118 Rep Power: 0	Although i have an OEM copy of Vista SP1 installed, i have kept automatic update off & generally use to install them manually.Thanks for the information Dashken.