Windows 10: What did I change my security information from on 18 October, and why does it take A MONTH...

Charles Houlding · Oct 21, 2023

*** Email address is removed for privacy *** security info change is still pendingOn 10/18/2023 you requested that your security info be replaced.Current security infoAlternate email: pi*****@icloud.comPhone number ending in 41An app New security info Alternate email: a1*****@gmail.comYour security info will be replaced after 30 days, on 11/17/2023. Until then, you won't be able to sign in to your account unless you can use your current security info or a trusted device.If you didn't request this, let us know.If you'd like to keep you

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Brink · Oct 21, 2023

Microsoft: Additional steps to help keep personal information secure

We’re committed to helping our users keep their personal information secure and private. A key part of our work is identifying and preventing unauthorized access to your Microsoft Account (including Outlook.com email and OneDrive) by anyone other than you.

We’re taking an additional step today. We will now notify you if we believe your account has been targeted or compromised by an individual or group working on behalf of a nation state.

We already notify users if we believe their accounts have been targeted or compromised by a third party, and we provide guidance on measures users can take to keep their accounts secure. We’re taking this additional step of specifically letting you know if we have evidence that the attacker may be “state-sponsored” because it is likely that the attack could be more sophisticated or more sustained than attacks from cybercriminals and others. These notifications do not mean that Microsoft’s own systems have in any way been compromised.

If you receive one of these notifications it doesn’t necessarily mean that your account has been compromised, but it does mean we have evidence your account has been targeted, and it’s very important you take additional measures to keep your account secure. You should also make sure your computer and other devices don’t not have viruses or malware installed, and that all your software is up to date.

The evidence we collect in any active investigation may be sensitive, so we do not plan on providing detailed or specific information about the attackers or their methods. But when the evidence reasonably suggests the attacker is “state sponsored,” we will say so.

There are some important steps that everyone should take to help keep their Microsoft Account and their online personal information secure including:

Turn on two-step verification: This makes it harder for hackers to access your account even if they guess your password because if they try to sign in on a device Microsoft doesn’t recognize, we’ll ask for an extra security code (which you can get from a special app on your phone, sent to a different email address or via SMS text message).

Use a strong password and change it often: Make sure your password contains a mix of letters, numbers and symbols, isn’t a complete word and is different than the password you use on other sites. Be sure to change your password often.

Watch for suspicious activity on your account: The “Recent Activity” page on your Microsoft Account shows recent sign-ins and changes to your account, and allows you to let Microsoft know if you were not the person making these changes.

Be careful of suspicious emails and websites: Don’t open emails from unfamiliar senders or email attachments that you don’t recognize. Be careful when downloading apps or files from the Internet, and make sure you know the source.

Keep your computer software, including your Web browser, up to date and run an up-to-date anti-virus program: For Windows PCs, you should turn on Windows Update to ensure your PC and Microsoft software stay up to date. You should install a reputable anti-virus/ anti-malware software. Both Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 already include free anti-malware software called Windows Defender.

You can read more about the steps you can take to better protect your personal data and make any necessary changes on the Microsoft Account Security Page.
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Source: Additional steps to help keep your personal information secure - Microsoft on the Issues

NICK ADSL UK · Oct 21, 2023

Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for October 2018

Release Notes
October 2018 Security Updates
Release Date: October 09, 2018

The October security release consists of security updates for the following software:

Internet Explorer

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps

ChakraCore

.NET Core

SQL Server Management Studio

Microsoft Exchange Server

Please note the following information regarding the security updates:

Customers runnning Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 need to ensure they have Servicing Stack Update (SSU) 3177467 installed before installing the October 2018 security updates, to avoid a failure to install. See

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3177467 for more information about this SSU.

Windows 10 updates are cumulative. The monthly security release includes all security fixes for vulnerabilities that affect Windows 10, in addition to non-security updates. The updates are available via the

Microsoft Update Catalog.

Starting in March 2017, a delta package will be available on the Microsoft Update Catalog for Windows 10 version 1607 and newer. This delta package contains just the delta changes between the previous month and the current release.

Updates for Windows RT 8.1 and Microsoft Office RT software are only available via

Windows Update.

For information on lifecycle and support dates for Windows 10 operating systems, please see

Windows Lifecycle Facts Sheet.

In addition to security changes for the vulnerabilities, updates include defense-in-depth updates to help improve security-related features.

The following CVEs have FAQs with additional information and may include * further steps to take after installing the updates.

ADV180026*

CVE-2010-3190*

CVE-2018-8292

CVE-2018-8330

CVE-2018-8427

CVE-2018-8432

CVE-2018-8472

CVE-2018-8481

CVE-2018-8482

CVE-2018-8486

CVE-2018-8493

CVE-2018-8501

CVE-2018-8503

CVE-2018-8504

CVE-2018-8506

CVE-2018-8530*

CVE-2018-8532

CVE-2018-8533

Known Issues

4459266

4462917

4462923

Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center

NICK ADSL UK · Oct 21, 2023

Microsoft Security Bulletin(s) for October 2018

Release Notes
October 2018 Security Updates
Release Date: October 09, 2018

The October security release consists of security updates for the following software:

[*]Internet Explorer
[*]Microsoft Edge
[*]Microsoft Windows
[*]Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps
[*]ChakraCore
[*].NET Core
[*]SQL Server Management Studio
[*]Microsoft Exchange Server

Please note the following information regarding the security updates:

[*]Customers runnning Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 need to ensure they have Servicing Stack Update (SSU) 3177467 installed before installing the October 2018 security updates, to avoid a failure to install. See Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 3177467 for more information about this SSU.
[*]Windows 10 updates are cumulative. The monthly security release includes all security fixes for vulnerabilities that affect Windows 10, in addition to non-security updates. The updates are available via the Microsoft Update Catalog.
[*]Starting in March 2017, a delta package will be available on the Microsoft Update Catalog for Windows 10 version 1607 and newer. This delta package contains just the delta changes between the previous month and the current release.
[*]Updates for Windows RT 8.1 and Microsoft Office RT software are only available via Windows Update.
[*]For information on lifecycle and support dates for Windows 10 operating systems, please see Windows Lifecycle Facts Sheet.
[*]In addition to security changes for the vulnerabilities, updates include defense-in-depth updates to help improve security-related features.

The following CVEs have FAQs with additional information and may include * further steps to take after installing the updates.

[*]ADV180026*
[*]CVE-2010-3190*
[*]CVE-2018-8292
[*]CVE-2018-8330
[*]CVE-2018-8427
[*]CVE-2018-8432
[*]CVE-2018-8472
[*]CVE-2018-8481
[*]CVE-2018-8482
[*]CVE-2018-8486
[*]CVE-2018-8493
[*]CVE-2018-8501
[*]CVE-2018-8503
[*]CVE-2018-8504
[*]CVE-2018-8506
[*]CVE-2018-8530*
[*]CVE-2018-8532
[*]CVE-2018-8533

Known Issues

[*]4459266
[*]4462917
[*]4462923

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en...8-000d3a33c573

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