Microsoft warns of serious computer security hole

purespeed · 07-07-2009, 10:44 PM

Sorry if this is a repost:

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Microsoft Corp. has taken the rare step of warning about a serious computer security vulnerability it hasn't fixed yet.

The vulnerability disclosed Monday affects Internet Explorer users whose computers run the Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 operating software.

It can allow hackers to remotely take control of victims' machines. The victims don't need to do anything to get infected except visit a Web site that's been hacked.

Security experts say criminals have been attacking the vulnerability for nearly a week. Thousands of sites have been hacked to serve up malicious software that exploits the vulnerability. People are drawn to these sites by clicking a link in spam e-mail.

http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/200907...osoft_security

TK-421 · 07-08-2009, 02:09 AM

Lol just another reason why...

Windows = FAIL
Internet Explorer = EPIC FAIL

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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 613 Rep 4,757 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Lol just another reason why... Windows = FAIL Internet Explorer = EPIC FAIL __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.
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