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Microsoft Releases a “Fix It” Tool for .LNK Vulnerability

Posted on July 22, 2010 by DougMorris

Microsoft updated a security advisory warning users of a critical .LNK vulnerability with an automated “Fix It” tool that serves as a stop gap until the company issues a patch. Microsoft implemented the “Fix It” tool in an attempt to … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Icon Vulnerability

Posted on July 20, 2010 by DougMorris

Security professionals are expressing concern that Microsoft’s recent security advisory about a current Windows vulnerability is misleading. Researchers say users don’t need to click on malicious icons in order to trigger malware exploiting the flaw, which is already in the … Continue reading →

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