In reference to Windows security updates released January 3, 2018, and antivirus software.
​Microsoft customers will not receive the January 2018 security updates (or any subsequent security updates) and will not be protected from security vulnerabilities unless their antivirus software vendor sets the following registry key:
Key="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" Subkey="SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\QualityCompat" Value="cadca5fe-87d3-4b96-b7fb-a231484277cc" Type="REG_DWORD”Data="0x00000000”
You have three options in order to receive future security ​updates
- ​Have installed an antivirus software that has set the above registry key set. See this list.
- ​​Enable ​Windows Defender (If you have no other AV).
- Set the registry key yourself manually (If you have no AV enabled). Download and run this file to do that.
​​Fore more information read this; https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4072699/january-3-2018-windows-security-updates-and-antivirus-software
Guarantee Your Cyber Security Career with the StationX Master’s Program!
Get real work experience and a job guarantee in the StationX Master’s Program. Dive into tailored training, mentorship, and community support that accelerates your career.
- Job Guarantee & Real Work Experience: Launch your cybersecurity career with guaranteed placement and hands-on experience within our Master’s Program.
- 30,000+ Courses and Labs: Hands-on, comprehensive training covering all the skills you need to excel in any role in the field.
- Pass Certification Exams: Resources and exam simulations that help you succeed with confidence.
- Mentorship and Career Coaching: Personalized advice, resume help, and interview coaching to boost your career.
- Community Access: Engage with a thriving community of peers and professionals for ongoing support.
- Advanced Training for Real-World Skills: Courses and simulations designed for real job scenarios.
- Exclusive Events and Networking: Join events and exclusive networking opportunities to expand your connections.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER TODAY!
Thanks Nathan. Blessings for the new year.
Thank you for this information, but I didn’t see how to see if the AV software I have reset the registry key you mentioned.
Check if the reg key is set.
Thanks for the update
I did got security updates dated at 4th of January (win7)… I did check and my security suite has this register key. Is it possible that 3rd January update is not for me or there is some kind of glitch anyways and I will not receive it? And.. I know, kind a silly question, which security suite do you recommend?
Everyone should get the update.
Antivirus/end point protection is covered fully in volume 4. Currently the efficacy of antivirus is questionable. i.e. it doesn’t stop many attacks! Personally I don’t use any on Windows, Mac or Linux and don’t perform actions that can infect my machine. (The actions covered in the course.) But if you’re on Windows and want an extra (but not reliable layer) of security then you may want to go with an antivirus product. Antivirus on Mac and Linux is currently not worth installing.
I don’t currently recommend any product. I recommend doing your own research and watch volume 4.
https://www.av-comparatives.org/dynamic-tests/
https://www.av-test.org/en/
Go with Defender if you just want something.
I am on volume one now. I really like this course, first it is full of serious knowledge, second it is provided in clear and logic way. I am aware that antivirus may not be reliable, but I feel better to have it, haha. I need to learn more about it then maybe I will change my way of thinking. Thanks for the links!
My win update did not download the sec update from January 3rd (KB4056897) but I did download it by myself and installed without any issues. It is kind of weird because it did download automatically both sec monthly quality rollups from Jan 4th (KB4056894 and KB4055532). I am wondering why it occurred and how many other updates I did not noticed that I did not get. Hm.
Can we jump straight to that course from volume 1, or do we need to move through the courses in a systematic way?
Thank you for all your content. I am loving your volume 1 course.
It is recommended that you always start with Volume 1 and then go onto any of the others volumes. Doing the course in order is always best. If you have a background in cyber security you could do the courses out of order. Volume 1 establishes the fundamentals.
Thanks, i will check
Great work Nathan
From Portugal congratulations
thanks it was helpful
Thanks nathan
This was very helpful and much appreciated. Thank you!
Webroot SecureAnywhere (9.0.18.x) or higher is compatible
https://answers.webroot.com/Webroot/ukp.aspx?pid=12&app=vw&vw=1&login=1&json=1&solutionid=2837
Righteous! Thank you.
I have no setting in the registry called QualityCompat. I’m confused. I’m not sure how to add this to the registry? need more details/info how to do this. do I select new string? key value? binary value? totally confused on this one.
Download and run this file; https://download.bleepingcomputer.com/reg/QualityCompat.reg
here is a link to double click for the reg file. very easy.
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-says-no-more-windows-security-updates-unless-avs-set-a-registry-key/
Thanks Nathan.
I sleep better at night knowing you are on my team of advisors!
Best.
Mick
Thanks! ?
Hi Nathan
My key data ends like this Data=”0x00000000” (0)
should it have the (0) or do i need to amend this.