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Microsoft warns of security problem

Staff And Wire Reports
By Staff And Wire Reports
1 Min Read July 7, 2009 | 17 years Ago
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Microsoft Corp. has taken the rare step of warning about a serious security vulnerability it hasn't fixed yet.

The vulnerability disclosed Monday affects Internet Explorer users whose computers run the Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 operating software. It can allow hackers to remotely take control of victims' machines.

The victims don't need to do anything to get infected except visit a Web site that's been hacked. Microsoft says it's working on a "patch" -- a software fix.

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