Security updates for the month of August 2024
In this notification below, you will see very critical information around security that could affect your services procured from ZNetLive. Please do not ignore these notifications.
Key Updates:
- Microsoft Windows: Critical patches for August 2024 have been released, addressing vulnerabilities in Windows Server 2016 and 2019.
- These updates also protect against TCP SYN Flooding Attacks, so it’s vital to apply them promptly.
- NTT Security Updates: Newly released security patches for August 2024 are also available.
While we’ve thoroughly tested these patches, we strongly encourage you to review them as well. Security updates are essential for defending against viruses, malware, and other online threats. Keeping your system up to date will help minimize risks and improve performance.
Next Steps:
- Test the patches’ compatibility with your business-critical applications.
- Provide us with a maintenance window to apply the patches.
Expected Downtime: 30-45 minutes
Effect of Maintenance: Server restarts will result in downtime during the maintenance window you provide.
For AWS and Azure cloud customers, we recommend taking Snapshot Backups prior to the update, or you can request assistance from our team.
Important Notice:
Prevention is better than cure. Please back up your data to prevent loss in the event of an issue. ZNetLive is not liable for data loss that occurs due to unbacked data. You can also simulate disaster recovery scenarios to ensure preparedness.
We offer comprehensive backup, disaster recovery, and security solutions. For more details, please contact our sales team.
Click here to download the Windows Patches for August 2024.
Click here to download the Linux Patches for August 2024.
Click here to download the NTT security updates for August 2024.