Windows 7 KB4493472 and KB4493448 enhance ransomware protection
Microsoft has just released security-only update KB4493448 and monthly rollup KB4493472 to Windows 7 users.
Notably, the monthly rollup for Windows 7 addressed some issues that were spotted in early 2018. The updates bring additional mitigations against the Meltdown and Spectre ransomware.
Furthermore, Microsoft also rolled out typical security updates targeting vulnerabilities in the Graphics Component, Windows kernel, and a few other OS files.
Monthly Quality Rollup KB44493472 update includes some basic improvements and bug fixes for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.