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Latest Windows Versions Vulnerable to Unusually Serious Hacker Attacks
By Ted Bridis Associated Press Writer
Published: Dec 20, 2001 WASHINGTON (AP) -
Microsoft's newest version of Windows, billed as the most secure ever, contains several serious flaws that allow hackers to steal or destroy a victim's data files across the Internet or implant rogue computer software. The company released a free fix Thursday.
A Microsoft official acknowledged that the risk to consumers was unprecedented because the glitches allow hackers to seize control of all Windows XP operating system software without requiring a computer user to do anything except connect to the Internet.
Microsoft made available on its Web site a free fix for both home and professional editions of Windows XP and forcefully urged consumers to install it immediately.
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The whole story is very interesting, especially in the light of Quagmar's post:
http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGAWTMJXGVC.html
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