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The latest security updates for your PC

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The latest security updates for your PC
The latest security updates for your PC

Microsoft has filed later, two new security updates for Windows and Microsoft Office, all in the highest security level "are evaluated critically. The fix is the most urgent mail programs Windows Mail and Outlook Express. Windows users should act fast and write the updates to their PC.

All Windows and Office users, Microsoft recommends quickly download the latest security updates and install them. It should be noted that the security gaps only become effective if the computer is restarted after.
Patch for Outlook Express and Windows Mail

The first Update fixes a bug when retrieving e-mails using the Windows own mail program Outlook Express and Windows Mail and Windows Live Mail. This way an attacker can inject malicious code into a vulnerable system and run with the privileges of the user. The patch MS10-030 is a bolt down strongly and is available for all Windows systems for download. Web-based mail services such as free e-mail from Basic t-online.de are not affected by the leak.

Security hole in Microsoft Office

With the second patch a security vulnerability in Microsoft stuffs his office suite Microsoft Office 2007, 2003 and XP. Here, compromised Office documents provoke an issue where an attacker could infect a PC with malware such as viruses and Trojans. The patch MS10-031 includes a gateway, and this makes such attacks ineffective.
Hacker react instantly

Protect your computer in time by updating Windows and Office. According to Microsoft, are still reported no targeted attacks that exploit the new vulnerabilities. Experience shows that online criminals, however, respond within hours with the mass release of specifically customized malware. Owner of unprotected computers run the risk that malicious hackers and spy creep sensitive data such as address or bank account information.

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