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In a first, an image which is a virus is creating chaos in the Microsoft world. Numerous cyber-attacks take advantage of severe security vulnerability in Windows is currently making the rounds online. This flaw can potentially permit unauthorized access to any Windows PC, merely by the user opening an image deliberately designed to exploit the vulnerability, be it on a website, an email, or instant messaging. All versions of Windows are susceptible to this vulnerability, potentially making it more widespread than any prior security breach.
Sunday, 1 January, 2006