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posted by martyb on Saturday August 08 2015, @06:35AM   Printer-friendly
from the now-THAT-is-what-I-call-a-DDoS! dept.

The problem is affecting domain-attached Windows 7 PCs not signed up to Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) for patches and updates, but looking for a Microsoft update instead.

The upshot is PCs, ranging from 10s to hundreds at a time, simultaneously chowing down on the 3GB-plus Windows 10 load, killing business networks.

[...] And it’s all happening despite Microsoft promising – here – that it wouldn’t.

[...] Users have logged urgent enquiries with Microsoft’s helpdesk but in the meantime have resorted to triage to stop the problem.

That means blocking traffic at the firewall stage that would normally have gone to Microsoft Update. Another option is to switch settings to the WSUS server.

Any Soylentils run into this problem? What have you done to cope with it?


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  • (Score: 4, Informative) by NezSez on Saturday August 08 2015, @01:29PM

    by NezSez (961) on Saturday August 08 2015, @01:29PM (#219858) Journal
    The corporate world owns it, and your personal data as well; note that is not just "corporate America" but includes Sony, Samsung, LG, etc.
    Corporate botnets are apparently good because they "improve services" by exposing your personal data.
    The windows 10 EULA (as the windows8 EULA and maybe previous versions as well) states that you are not buying the software but purchasing a right to use the software.

    So you pay them to let them use the hardware and network services you paid for so they can cash in on sharing your personal data.
    In return you get to watch pointless videos in your spare time, and software that will screw up even the best planned services when you actually need them :)

    windows-10-to-support-peer-to-peer-downloading-of-apps-and-updates [arstechnica.com]

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-privacy-statement [microsoft.com]

    "Microsoft collects many kinds of information in a variety of ways to operate effectively and provide you the best products, services and experiences. We may combine this data with information that is linked to your user ID, such as information associated with your Microsoft account.

    When you acquire, install and use the Program software and services, Microsoft collects information about your use of the software and services as well as about the devices and networks on which they operate. Examples of data we may collect include your name, email address, preferences and interests; location, browsing, search and file history; phone call and SMS data; device configuration and sensor data; voice, text and writing input; and application usage.

    install or use Program software and services, we may collect information about your device and applications and use it for purposes such as determining or improving compatibility (e.g., to help devices and apps work together),

    when you use voice input features like speech-to-text, we may collect voice information and use it for purposes such as improving speech processing (e.g., to help the service better translate speech into text),

    when you open a file, we may collect information about the file, the application used to open the file, and how long it takes to use it for purposes such as improving performance (e.g., to help retrieve documents more quickly), or

    when you input text, handwrite notes, or ink comments, we may collect samples of your input to improve these input features, (e.g., to help improve the accuracy of autocomplete and spellcheck)."

    and further down the document this gem:

    "Use of the Program software and services is at your discretion. Many features that transmit data to Microsoft are enabled automatically. You will not have the option to turn off the transmission of data for certain features in the Program software and services.

    To stop the transmission of all data, you must completely uninstall the Program software and services from all of your devices. This may require you to reinstall your device’s operating system."

    and:

    "We share some data collected in connection with the Program with third parties. For example, we may share data about the performance of a particular hardware or software component on your device with the manufacturer of that component to enable them to improve how their component works with Microsoft products and services. We may share or disclose information about you with other Microsoft controlled subsidiaries and affiliates, and with vendors or agents working on our behalf. For example, companies we've hired to provide customer service support or assist in protecting and securing our systems and services may need access to personal information in order to provide those functions. In such cases, these companies must abide by our data privacy requirements and are not allowed to use the information for any other purpose. We may also disclose information about you as part of a corporate transaction such as a merger or sale of assets."

    and:

    "Personal information collected by Microsoft may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country where Microsoft or its affiliates, subsidiaries or service providers maintain facilities."

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 08 2015, @03:13PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 08 2015, @03:13PM (#219880)

    "The windows 10 EULA (as the windows8 EULA and maybe previous versions as well) states that you are not buying the software but purchasing a right to use the software. "

    That's what basically every software EULA ever said.

    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 08 2015, @05:35PM

      by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 08 2015, @05:35PM (#219927)

      And they'd all be null and void in any sane legal system.

      • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 08 2015, @06:35PM

        by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 08 2015, @06:35PM (#219942)

        How can I immigrate to this sane country?

  • (Score: 2) by Phoenix666 on Saturday August 08 2015, @06:40PM

    by Phoenix666 (552) on Saturday August 08 2015, @06:40PM (#219945) Journal

    Thanks for posting that. I've been on linux exclusively for 16-17 years and generally don't have a good impression of Microsoft, but those terms surprised even me. They're outrageous. Is it that people aren't generally aware how draconian they are?

    They may as well have printed the following:

    "Microsoft reserves the right to endlessly fuck you. Fuck you. Fuck you. Fuck you..."

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