Hackers exploit newfound flaw in Windows
Posted in Security by John T P on December 31st, 2005 A newfound flaw found in Windows is being used by hackers to install malicious code on PCs. Users can infect their computers by visiting certain Web sites that are able to exploit some Windows-based applications, Internet security company Panda Software said. It called the discovery “one of the most serious vulnerabilities recently detected.”
The flaw leaves PCs open to adware,spyware and even Trojans, which can hide damaging programs. Internet Explorer, Outlook and the Windows Picture and Fax viewer are used to insert the potentially harmful code, said Patrick Hinojosa, chief technology officer of Panda.
