New Security Patch for Windows Vista and XP

[Geek-9pm]

Microsoft has released a security patch for Windows Vista and XP.
Multiple sources.

Microsoft includes Windows XP and Vista in June's Patch Tuesday updates

Last month Microsoft made the decision to issue a "highly unusual" patch for Windows XP. Despite the fact the operating system has not been supported for some time, the patch was released in an attempt to thwart the WannaCrypt ransomware attacks.
Now, in an even more unusual move, Microsoft has chosen to include Windows XP in this month's Patch Tuesday. Windows Vista is also included in this batch of security updates which Microsoft says should address the "elevated risk of cyberattacks by government organizations."

Thanks Microsoft! 

[patio]

Not earth- shattering...been gettin monthly updates on my XP rig for a year...maybe longer...

[Geek-9pm]

Patio, I am not the one saying this is earth shaking.  The Earth is still firm.
I would say that it is striding up troubled waters.
Many media sites are saying this is more than  the usual thing.
A number of media sites say the inclusion of XP and Visa are notable.
Why would they say that?

Here is a report that suggests the new updates are because of "government"  sponsored cyber attacks on all Windows OS.
http://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/microsoft-releases-new-updates-citing-elevated-cyber-attack-risk/1075161

New York [U.S.A.], June 14 : In wake of the increasing risks of cyber attack across the globe, microsoft has released several critical security updates to provide protection against widespread hacking, citing an "elevated risk of cyber attacks."
... cyber attacks by government organizations, sometimes referred to as nation-state actors or other copycat organizations," reported CNN quoting General Manager of Microsoft's Cyber Defense Operations Center, Adrienne Hall.

Here is most recent thing from CNN about the Microsoft updates.
http://money.cnn.com/2017/06/13/technology/microsoft-cyber-attacks-windows-wannacry-updates/index.html

Tuesday's security update includes patches to its Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Server 2003 products, which are unsupported but still widely-used. These patches must be installed manually.

Glad I got it.