so those are the risks of smb1.. what are the known problems for paradox 
interacting with smb2, if any?

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Wannacry.

What is it?

WannaCry is ransomware that is affecting Microsoft Windows operating
systems. On 12/05/2017 a coordinated attack was initiated, infecting
hundreds of thousands of computers in more than 150 countries. The
ransomware is somewhat unique in that it spreads via multiple methods,
including phishing emails and as a computer worm on unpatched systems.

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When executed, WannaCry initially checks the “kill switch” domain name
and, if missing, the ransomware encrypts the computer’s data. It then
attempts to exploit a Server Message Block (SMB) vulnerability to spread
out to other computers on the Internet, as well as laterally to
computers on the same network.

I'm not sure about other attacks. But it basically boils down to
"Problem is between the chair and the keyboard".

If  you have a bullet-proof VPN and users know not to believe Nigerian
princes who want to give them money, SMB1 should be safe to use. Keep
Windows patched. Microsoft did release some SMB1 patches but have gone
to SMB2 by default.

On 11/01/2020 5:09 am, Steven Green wrote:
> are there specific smb1 vs smb2 issues you've seen? are there serious smb1 
> vulnerability issues, or is it just dee-fence dee-fence?
>