Ms windows 2003 xp threats and countermeasures guide v2.0

Checklist Repository. They provide a common set of security settings for organizations requiring a highly secure processing environment, such as found in DOD. This Addendum will assist sites in meeting the minimum requirements standards, controls, and options that must be in place for secure network operations. Limited Functionality Templates and the additional requirements defined in this Addendum. You have not selected any file s to download. A download manager is recommended for downloading multiple files.

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Resolved my issue. Clear instructions. Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Didn't match my screen. Our security intelligence report shows that the time between major attacks extended in length after Windows XP Service Pack 2 was released, proving that Service Pack 2 provided more protections than prior versions of Windows XP. The Usual Suspects — Threats to expect against Windows XP The types of attacks that we expect to target Windows XP systems after April 8th, will likely reflect the motivations of modern day attackers.

Cybercriminals will work to take advantage of businesses and people running software that no longer has updates available to repair issues. Over time, attackers will evolve their malicious software, malicious websites, and phishing attacks to take advantage of any newly discovered vulnerabilities in Windows XP, which post April 8th, will no longer be fixed. Guidance: Since browsing the Internet is a risky proposition if running on out-of- support systems like Windows XP after April, small businesses and consumers should limit where they go to on the Internet to help manage the risk.

Limiting the specific websites these systems can get to on the Internet, or simply not using Windows XP systems to connect to the Internet, will reduce the probability of compromise via a malicious website. The email will likely contain the Internet address also known as a URL to a malicious website that has been constructed for unsupported Windows XP based systems. The email could also have a specially crafted malicious attachment that when opened, exploits an unpatched Windows XP vulnerability, potentially giving attackers control of the system.

Guidance: Malicious e-mail messages are a very common tactic attackers use to gain entry to systems. Given this, it would be prudent to avoid using Windows XP systems to send or receive email. Avoid clicking on links or opening attachments sent via email or IM. Guidance: This is a common way that Windows XP systems get infected with malware. Some customers have decided to physically block access to USB ports on systems in their organizations in an attempt to block this type of threat.

Connecting removable storage devices to Windows XP systems should be avoided. More information is available in this article: Defending Against Autorun Attacks.

The success of the virus named Conficker , to infect systems in enterprise environments, illustrates that security firewalls and strong password policies are still not comprehensively used.