Computer code that exploits a "critical" Windows 2000 vulnerability has been released on the Internet, increasing the likelihood of attacks, experts warned on Thursday.
Antivirus firms have urged affected users to patch their systems immediately after a new worm was discovered over the weekend that exploits a critical vulnerability in some Windows platforms.
One-third of business users blame Microsoft for the recent worm outbreak, despite the company's security efforts, according to a poll.
Microsoft is warning that a Word flaw is being used for targeted attacks, and has also issued four 'important' patches, including one for a potentially serious DNS flaw in the latest Patch Tuesday bulletin.
Security experts have discovered a fault in Microsoft's flagship operating system Windows 2000 that could allow a malicious user to hijack a system and perform any operation they wish.
A patch for a security flaw that affects Microsoft's Web server software running on Windows 2000 has caused system freezes for some customers, the company said Thursday.
Holes in Exchange 2000 and Windows 2000 could allow hackers to view the system registry or gain control of servers. Meanwhile, Microsoft continues to struggle with its reputation for lax security.
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Microsoft on Wednesday warned of three new security gaps in its software, including one "critical" Windows flaw that could allow a hacker to run unauthorised code on victims' PCs.
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Microsoft is investigating the possibility that a file posted to several underground sites and chat rooms contains some protected source code to Windows 2000.
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