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<p class="MsoNormal">This is just an FYI that a flaw in Microsoft printer service (spooler) is being actively exploited.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">SEO is not giving any formal recommendations, just wanting to raise your awareness on this issue<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Microsoft does not yet have a patch to fix this problem. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This means that until a patch is released, systems are vulnerable.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The only work around at this time is to turn off the print spooler service.
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<p class="MsoNormal">To turn off the print spooler service means no printing.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This is the Microsoft recommended action if you have domain controller servers in your environment or servers in general.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For computers/workstations that are needed to service the public this is not easy to do without a major disruption to service.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This decision should be based on your estimate of the risk and how likely it could be exploited at your location.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As soon as a patch is released by Microsoft, it should be high priority to make sure they are applied to workstations and servers<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Be aware if any strange behavior occurs on your network<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.techspot.com/news/90459-disable-windows-print-spooler-or-you-could-hacked.html">https://www.techspot.com/news/90459-disable-windows-print-spooler-or-you-could-hacked.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.techadvisor.com/how-to/windows/windows-10-cve-2021-34481-vulnerability-fix-3806762/">https://www.techadvisor.com/how-to/windows/windows-10-cve-2021-34481-vulnerability-fix-3806762/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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