Security Issue for Windows XP Users
A critical security flaw has been discovered that effects Windows XP systems with Internet Explorer version 7. It specifically applies to systems that have upgraded from Internet Explorer version 6 to version 7. Whereas XP systems were the only ones that were updated from one version to the other, therefore users of earlier versions of Windows need not worry about this issue, nor do users of version 6 or earlier of Internet Explorer.
The exploit arises when a users clicks on a link that has been maliciously designed to execute code that can then be run on the user's computer.
The flaw should be fixed by the next Patch Tuesday, which will be on November 13. Till then, users should be cautious about the links in web sites, emails, etc. from sources that are otherwise not well-known. Users might also want to consider installing and using Firebird or Opera instead of Internet Explorer.
Firebird is available at:
http://www.mozilla.org
Opera is available at:
http://www.opera.com
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