Microsoft issues patch against critical security holes
in Internet Explorer, Sophos reports
Microsoft has described the vulnerabilities as critical
The flaws in Microsoft's software allow malicious code to be run on a
vulnerable system.
Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer have been urged to download a security
patch to protect against three critical vulnerabilities in the software,
including one that paved the way for the Scob
Trojan horse (also known as Download.Ject or Toofer) in June.
Microsoft published the security update on its website on Friday 30 July.
"Normally Microsoft releases security fixes on a regular scheduled
monthly basis, but the emergence of the Scob
Trojan horse back in June has forced them to develop this fix and
publish it on their website as soon as possible," said Graham Cluley,
senior technology consultant for Sophos. "Companies and home users
alike should ensure they are running the latest security patches to protect
against these kinds of attacks."
Computer users and system administrators can read more about Microsoft
Security Bulletin MS04-025 and download protection from Microsoft's
website.
"Home users might consider checking out the services Microsoft offers
at windowsupdate.microsoft.com,
which can scan your home PC for security vulnerabilities and suggest which
critical patches need to be installed," continued Cluley.
Sophos continues to recommend computer users practise safe
computing as well as running up-to-date anti-virus
software
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