02 Aug 2004
Microsoft issues patch against critical security holes in Internet Explorer, Sophos reports
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| Microsoft has described the vulnerabilities as
critical |
The flaws in Microsoft's software allow malicious code to be
run on a vulnerable system
Users of Microsoft Internet Explorer have been urged to download
a security patch to protect against three critical vulnerabilities
in the software, including one that paved the way for the Scob Trojan horse (also
known as Download.Ject or Toofer) in June.
Microsoft published the security update on its website on Friday
30 July.
"Normally Microsoft releases security fixes on a regular
scheduled monthly basis, but the emergence of the Scob Trojan
horse back in June has forced them to develop this fix and
publish it on their website as soon as possible," said Graham
Cluley, senior technology consultant for Sophos. "Companies and
home users alike should ensure they are running the latest security
patches to protect against these kinds of attacks."
Computer users and system administrators can read more about
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-025 and
download protection from Microsoft's website.
"Home users might consider checking out the services Microsoft
offers at windowsupdate.microsoft.com, which can scan
your home PC for security vulnerabilities and suggest which
critical patches need to be installed," continued Cluley.
Sophos continues to recommend computer users practise safe computing as well as running
up-to-date anti-virus software.
About Sophos
More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. Sophos is committed to providing security and data protection solutions that are simple to manage, deploy and use and that deliver the industry's lowest total cost of ownership. Sophos offers award-winning encryption, endpoint security, web, email, and network access control solutions backed by SophosLabs - a global network of threat intelligence centers. With more than two decades of experience, Sophos is regarded as a leader in security and data protection by top analyst firms and has received many industry awards.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com.