Windows Update

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Microsoft came out with a very important security patch. It's a good idea to run WINDOWS UPDATE on your internet connected machine to get the new updates. (or visit www.windowsupdate.com) It will require a reboot after installing the patch, so be sure to save your work first.

Courtesy of AP NEWS:

Microsoft Warns on Windows Security Flaws
Feb 10, 10:21 PM (ET)

By TED BRIDIS

WASHINGTON (AP) - Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) warned customers Tuesday about unusually serious security problems with its Windows software that could let hackers quietly break into their computers to steal files, delete data or eavesdrop on sensitive information.

Microsoft, which learned about the flaws more than six months ago from researchers, said the only protective solution was to apply a repairing patch it offered on its Web site. It assessed the threat to computer users as "critical," its highest rating.

A Microsoft security executive, Stephen Toulouse, said the flawed software was "an extremely deep and pervasive technology in Windows," and urged customers to apply the patch immediately.

The Department of Homeland Security also warned Americans about the software problems with e-mails sent across its new national cyber-alert system.
 
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