Microsoft Warns of Serious Computer Security Hole
By Jared Newman
Microsoft is sounding the alarms on a computer security vulnerability that it hasn’t fixed yet. The worm, referred to obtusely as “Vulnerability in Microsoft Video ActiveX,” attacks through Internet Explorer when visiting hacked or malicious sites, often through spam e-mail. But here’s thing: Windows Vista users are safe, as the problem only affects computers running Windows XP or Windows Server 2003. Until the patch arrives, those users will have to disable Microsoft Video ActiveX Control, and then re-enable it later. This can be done through Microsoft’s Web site. If I didn’t know any better, I’d say this is a subtle advertisement for Windows Vista. Either that, or more ammunition for Apple ads. [via the Associated Press]
