Minggu, 01 Agustus 2010

Microsoft launches Windows Repair

Microsoft announced their plan to bring updates about problems on the shortcut in Windows, on Monday when the United States. The problem was only discovered about two weeks ago.

The problems highlighted by Microsoft is using the file with the extension. LNK that exploit security holes, and the software giant said it is necessary to take corrective action beyond the ordinary.

As quoted from ArsTechnica, Sunday, August 1, 2010, Microsoft generally deliver security patches every second Tuesday of every month. Prior to this security hole is found, routine fillings Microsoft is scheduled to present on August 10, 2010.

Launching an eight-day patch more quickly than the schedule should indicate the severity of these vulnerabilities. The operating system that will be patched are all versions of Windows that is currently supported by Microsoft.

So far, there have been several families of malware that exploit a gap in the. LNK, including Saliti.AT which includes very dangerous.

For information, Sality.AT not only have a very wide variance, but also can infect other files that make the elimination of the virus after infection is difficult. He also mengopikan themselves to removable devices, disable security features, and download other malicious applications.

Microsoft saw a trend increase in attacks using such methods and is becoming increasingly widespread. To that end, Microsoft's security team believes that the patches must be provided as soon as possible. (Art) • VIVAnews

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