Pressure on Microsoft, as Windows attack now public

General Topics
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Hackers have publicly released new attack code that exploits a critical bug in the Windows operating system, putting pressure on Microsoft to fix the flaw before it leads to a worm outbreak.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/092809-pressure-on-microsoft-as-windows.html?source=NWWNLE_nlt_daily_am_2009-09-29

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If your using XP, this doesn’t effect you.
I’m using Windows 7 and it’s also NOT at risk. :slight_smile:

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You’re using avast!, you’re safe :wink:
(OK, only if you’re using the very latest version)

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Another good reason to get avast! 5 beta updated… :slight_smile:

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nice one bob ;D

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Ah but Igor didn’t state which latest version, if that is the latest ‘beta’ version of latest regular release of 4.8.1356 ???

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I meant the latest 4.x… but version 5 should be updated really soon :slight_smile:

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Hi malware fighters,

Here is the QuickFix and revert QuickFix from MS for a work-around the vulnerability: http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2009/09/18/update-on-the-smb-vulnerability.aspx

polonus

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Yupeee ;D ;D (sorry :D)

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Hi forum friends,

Avast is on the ball, as always. Good news.

polonus