Windows 10: Almost all WannaCry victims were running Windows 7

Reposting this here, in case someone needs it:

So there's a possibility to get your encrypted files back...for some....
WannaDecrypt your files? The WannaCry solution, for some - Malwarebytes Labs | Malwarebytes Labs

:)

 

Win10 keylogger

Sorry, I have to disagree. Your mobile phone provider knows more about you than Microsoft does. And speaking about mobile phones ... your apps know even more about you. But not as much as your cable company knows. And your bank ...

Of course, Apple never collects information about their users. And Google? They wouldn't think of it.

So if you think you can declare some kind of victory by running back to Windows 7, go for it. You won't be the only one declaring victory;

roughly 98% of the computers infected by Wannacry were running Windows 7.

 

windows defender

Yes it can, and did on that day for the most part. Note also that almost all machines that were compromised were business computers.

See this post by Quietman7:

Is Windows 10 still vulnerable to WannaCry Ransomware?

 

Moreover credible evidence linked here that the worm would not even function on XP. Kinda funny.
Over 98% of All WannaCry Victims Were Using Windows 7

 

Because the majority of computers in business environments are Windows 7...

 

Actually I've heard that most still use either xp or 7. With the majority sticking with xp.

 

Not surprising, as most desktops (worldwide) are running W7.

Also MS' has behaviour has guaranteed this outcome:

• The GWX fiascos encouraged lots of users to disable Windows Update
• To make sure WU wasn't turned back on MS switched to cumulative updates
• For additional insurance they made sure that everyone knew cumulative updates contained modified telemetry

 

Not sure where you heard that. The overwhelming majority are on Windows 7. Windows 10 is a distant second, and XP is third.

 

Which proves the fact that hacker's mostly go after the lrager market share. When windows 10 does? overcome windows seven, then perhaps they will target it.

Henry.

 

You deny that those events happened:

• GWX was a fiasco (and there was the W10 "malware installer" popup incident too)
• MS switched to cumulative updates for W7 and the W8 Series
• Those updates contained changes to the Telemetry system (which is one of the major sources of continuing controversy regarding W10)

I forgot to include some other reasons why people might be refusing to update their PCs:

• MS breaking W7 updating for ~6 months (endless search for updates, which mysteriously started just as W10 was about to be released)
• The Windows Update CPU blocking debacle (which not only blocks Ryzen and Kaby Lake, but also AMD Carrizo):

https://www.ghacks.net/2017/04/28/mi...7-and-8-1-pcs/

 

All you have to do is google. It's not that hard. First result pulls up a article like this.

Report: 52% of businesses still running Windows XP, despite support ending in 2014

And before you even bother replying, keep in mind I was quoting the guy who posted this.

So our discussion is about businesses using it, not the overall global usage.

 

Vgchat, at least read the article you refer to.

Some have to because the XP may be in embedded systems in some highly expensive specialised old instrumentation or process equipment, as it was in some MRI and blood bank management systems equipment in Hospitals.

The article also says:

Taken together these statements agree with the posts you seem to disagree with.

 

We have two XP workstations (just there because our IT department is lazy - and also off premises), but the rest of the office is far and away Windows 7 Land.
XP is dying!