Vulnerability In some Microsoft Computers
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The Department of Homeland Security, via the National Infrastructure Protection Center, has issued an advisory of a serious computer vulnerability in Microsoft Windows computers.
SYSTEM'S AFFECTED: Computers using the following operating system's:
The Federal Government has detected increased scanning for computers with this vulnerability and predicts that hackers are developing tools to take over millions of computers. In the past several hours, exploits that take advantage of this security problem are being passed around the Internet.
The Department of Homeland Security and Microsoft recommend IMMEDIATE updating of your computer's software if it is vulnerable. You can follow the link below to Microsoft's site where you can download the update.
DHS and Microsoft further suggest that Internet Service Providers and network administrators consider blocking TCP and UDP ports 135, 139, and 445 for inbound connections unless absolutely needed for business or operational purposes.
Please do your part in keeping your up to date to prevent possible widespread Internet outages.
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Download the updates for your computer here!
Article submitted by: Telli
Last Update: 08-06-2003
Category: Off Topic Info
SYSTEM'S AFFECTED: Computers using the following operating system's:
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Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Services Edition
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
The Federal Government has detected increased scanning for computers with this vulnerability and predicts that hackers are developing tools to take over millions of computers. In the past several hours, exploits that take advantage of this security problem are being passed around the Internet.
The Department of Homeland Security and Microsoft recommend IMMEDIATE updating of your computer's software if it is vulnerable. You can follow the link below to Microsoft's site where you can download the update.
DHS and Microsoft further suggest that Internet Service Providers and network administrators consider blocking TCP and UDP ports 135, 139, and 445 for inbound connections unless absolutely needed for business or operational purposes.
Please do your part in keeping your up to date to prevent possible widespread Internet outages.
Case
Download the updates for your computer here!
Article submitted by: Telli
Last Update: 08-06-2003
Category: Off Topic Info
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