Microsoft posts critical fixes for Windows and Internet Explorer

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Microsoft posts critical fixes for Windows and Internet Explorer topic here ..

Microsoft posts critical fixes for Windows and Internet Explorer : http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2224636/microsoft-posts-critical-fixes-for-windows-and-internet-explorer

.. 'Among the four critical fixes were patches for the Windows Shell and Windows Kernel which, if exploited, could allow an attacker to perform remote code execution attacks on a targeted system without user authorisation or notification.

Additionally, the update includes a fix for remote code execution flaws in Internet Explorer and the .NET Framework.

The remote code execution flaws are considered particularly dangerous as cybercriminals often target them to perform malware installations.' ..

Windows 8 security is like a swiss cheese flak jacket - sez AV firm : http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/13/win_defender_inadequate/

'Even so, mouldy old malware apparently worked in tests' ..
 
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