News: Microsoft warns of critical flaws

[Ben Last]

Microsoft warns of critical flaws
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The software giant has warned that three loopholes affecting Windows and Internet Explorer allow an attacker to take control of a personal computer.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4094856.stm

Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Server 2003 are all affected by the flaws and Windows users are being urged to download the latest security updates from Microsoft to fix critical flaws.

[Spock]

I always update my Windows once a year whether it needs it or not. Fortunately, my latest update was just this morning. [;)]

[iissmart]

I wouldn't worry about the flaws...MS always has them, always will, and they always get fixed. As long as you keep your computer firewalled with virus/xxware protection everything should be fine.

Microsoft just updated their automatic update system (they combined Windows Update and Office Update to Microsoft Update) and it seems to work about the same. just check for an update at http://www.windowsupdate.com and it should download the latest software for it.

[Icy]

Thanks for the info. I just updated my system.