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Feb 4, 2010
Microsoft probes security holes
<!-- by line --> <!-- end by line --> SAN FRANCISCO -FRESH from patching an Internet Explorer (IE) flaw exploited in cyberattacks on Google and other firms, Microsoft is looking into a newly exposed vulnerability in the browser software. 'Microsoft is investigating a responsibly disclosed vulnerability in Internet Explorer,' Microsoft Trustworthy Computing group manager Dave Forstrom told AFP on Wednesday. 'We're currently unaware of any attacks trying to use the vulnerability or of customer impact, and believe customers are at reduced risk due to responsible disclosure.'
The IE flaw is unrelated to the cyberattacks disclosed by Google and only poses a threat to computers running on the US software giant's Windows XP computer operating system, according to Microsoft. Users were advised to upgrade to Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system and the latest browser, IE 8, which feature significant safeguards against hackers. 'Once we're done investigating, we will take appropriate action to help protect customers,' Mr Forstrom said. 'This may include providing a security update through the monthly release process, an out-of-cycle update or additional guidance to help customers protect themselves.'
Microsoft only veers from its usual protocol of releasing security updates the second Tuesday of each month when it deems fixes urgent. Two weeks ago, Microsoft released an out-of-cycle patch for an IE 6 software hole through which China-based cyber spies attacked Google and other firms. -- AFP
Home > Breaking News > Tech and Science > Story
Feb 4, 2010
Microsoft probes security holes
<!-- by line --> <!-- end by line --> SAN FRANCISCO -FRESH from patching an Internet Explorer (IE) flaw exploited in cyberattacks on Google and other firms, Microsoft is looking into a newly exposed vulnerability in the browser software. 'Microsoft is investigating a responsibly disclosed vulnerability in Internet Explorer,' Microsoft Trustworthy Computing group manager Dave Forstrom told AFP on Wednesday. 'We're currently unaware of any attacks trying to use the vulnerability or of customer impact, and believe customers are at reduced risk due to responsible disclosure.'
The IE flaw is unrelated to the cyberattacks disclosed by Google and only poses a threat to computers running on the US software giant's Windows XP computer operating system, according to Microsoft. Users were advised to upgrade to Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system and the latest browser, IE 8, which feature significant safeguards against hackers. 'Once we're done investigating, we will take appropriate action to help protect customers,' Mr Forstrom said. 'This may include providing a security update through the monthly release process, an out-of-cycle update or additional guidance to help customers protect themselves.'
Microsoft only veers from its usual protocol of releasing security updates the second Tuesday of each month when it deems fixes urgent. Two weeks ago, Microsoft released an out-of-cycle patch for an IE 6 software hole through which China-based cyber spies attacked Google and other firms. -- AFP
