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The public release of computer code that exploits a yet-to-be-patched Windows security hole increases the possibility of widespread attacks, security experts have warned.
A computer worm is using a recently disclosed flaw in Sun Microsystems' operating system to propagate, experts have warned.
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Virus writers have crafted another example of malicious software that can infect computers running Windows or Linux.
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