Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea: "Microsoft Warns of ‘Extremely Critical’ Windows Flaw
Microsoft said Thursday it will run a Windows security update next Tuesday U.S. time to protect Windows Metafile Format (.wmf) files in the Windows operating system from hacking attacks, the firm’s Korean unit said Thursday.
After malicious attacks on an 'extremely critical flaw' in the WMF files on Dec. 27 last year, Microsoft says it formed a special emergency team to deal with the software security accidents. It later explained that although the flaw is very critical, the range of attack remains limited and possible damage can be minimized with the latest vaccine programs.
The company has finished updating the security patch to tackle the problem, and is running final tests. Once the test-run is completed, the patch will be released next Tuesday as part of updates the company announces every second Tuesday of the month. Microsoft advises users to check their computers with the trial version of the MS anti-spyware vaccine program and not to visit unreliable websites where there is a high possibility of malicious codes being hidden. The company also advises users not to click on spam mail.
(englishnews@chosun.com ) "
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