Microsoft says Explorer needs a patch

Toronto News.Net
Thursday 9th July, 2009

Microsoft has warned about a serious computer security vulnerability.

The vulnerability has been disclosed for Internet Explorer users whose computers run the Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 operating software.

The hole in the system can allegedly allow hackers to remotely take control of computers if Web surfers visit specific websites that have already been hacked.

Security experts say criminals have already been attacking the vulnerability in order to serve implant malicious software.

People have been drawn to the sites after clicking onto suspicious emails.

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