Another Windows critical vulnerability being exploited - ( 09/29/06 )
09/29/06
Following a report on 09/28 about a PowerPoint vulnerability that is being actively exploited, MS issued another advisory warning Windows users, including Windows XP SP1 & SP2, to avoid visiting any un-trusted websites or clicking on unknown links due to a known vulnerability in Internet Explorer.
This vulnerability is deemed "highly critical" by many network security groups. If attacked, the attacker can gain the same rights as the local account on the infected computer, and may put that computer's information at risk.
If possible, avoid using Internet Explore and switch to another web browser. As always, avoid clicking on any file or link from an unknown, un-trusted source. If you receive a link in an "instant message", make sure to reply back to the sender to verify that this was done intentionally.
Posted by cp493 at 03:30 PM