Check if your Windows computer is protected against the WannaCry ransomware.
Due to the vulnerability of SMB v1, remote code execution may be conducted on a computer. This will allow attackers to drop the WannaCry ransomware and other infections on a computer. Trend Micro WannaCry Simple Patch Validation Tool is a simple tool that can perform the following:
> checks if Microsoft’s MS17-010 patch has been successfully applied on the computer.
> offers and allows user to disable SMB v1 on computer through registry key.
Note: SMB v1 or Server Message Block version 1 is a protocol used to provide access to shared folders, printers or other peripherals between the network.
To use the WannaCry Simple Patch Validation Tool, do the following:
- Download the Trend Micro WannaCry Simple Patch Validation Tool.
- Double-click the supportcustomizedpackage-ms17-010-chk.exe icon to run it.
- Click Yes when the User Account Control appears.
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Click OK once the confirmation window appears.
Note: If the tool detects that your computer does not have the required security patch, you need to update your Windows PC first. - Click Yes to disable SMBv1 on your computer. Otherwise, click No to end the process.
- Once the SMBv1 is disabled, click Yes to restart the computer.
Changelog:
v1.0:
- Some minor improvements.
Download:
https://esupport.trendmicro.com/media/13792564/supportcustomizedpackage-ms17-010-chk.exe