security problems with Microsoft's Windows

[ChrisT]

WINDOWS HACKERS POISED

 

"Critical" security problems with Microsoft's Windows software could let hackers break into computers to steal files, delete data or eavesdrop on sensitive information.

 

The US software giant, which learned about the flaws more than six months ago, says the only protection is a repair patch available on its website.

 

 

It assessed the threat to computer users as "critical" - its highest rating.

 

A Microsoft security executive, Stephen Toulouse, said the flawed software was "an extremely deep and pervasive technology in Windows".

 

He urged customers to apply the patch immediately.

 

The US Department of Homeland Security also warned about the software problems with e-mails sent across its new national cyber-alert system.

 

The news comes just weeks before Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates delivers a keynote speech in San Francisco at a leading security trade conference.

 

Microsoft has struggled in recent months against a tide of renewed criticism about security risks in its software, the engine for computers in most of the world's governments, corporations and homes.

 

Microsoft has urged consumers to apply the repairing patch immediately if they are have windows NT, Windows 2000, windows XP, Windows NT Server, Server 2000 and Server 2003.

 

 

 

*Blimey*

 

 

[Phil rr]

cor

[Louise]

dont mean a thing to me.....do i need to do something?

[ChrisT]

QUOTE (Louise @ Feb 12 2004, 09:31 AM)

dont mean a thing to me.....do i need to do something?

Be very worried

 

 

Just keep ya windows updated here i guess

[Dawn]

I think i'm in BIG BIG trouble

 

 

Service Pack 1 Setup Error

 

The product key used to install Windows is invalid. Please contact your system administrator or retailer immediately to obtain valid product key.

 

 

I daren't put what else it said or I may get in trouble.

 

 

 

Would you say i've been ripped off YET AGAIN

[Louise]

that what it said for me.........im confused

[Dawn]

Not confusing really .... means you've got dodgy ware

[ChrisT]

Tut Tut you naughty people

[Louise]

QUOTE (Dawn @ Feb 12 2004, 01:17 PM)

Not confusing really .... means you've got dodgy ware

mmmmmmm, wonder why mine is dodgy

[Clubbing Si]

if u DL a xp service crack hack, from me or kazaalite u can alter the serial number to one where the service pack will install.

 

if u need me to send it let me know thru pm

[Dawn]

Si your a Star

 

 

Tis installing nicely

[Clubbing Si]

sweet

[Lizard]

Aaaaaahhhhhhhh it's lovely being a mac owner although I am forced to own a dirty horrible PC too 'cos the 3D program I use is PC only...it knows I hate it though...so that's fine.

 

Always makes me laugh when Microsoft(arse) make 'critical updates'...Apple's updates are normally a couple of meg at the most...some of Microsoft's are 400-500 meg...which is more like a 'entire operating system update' really...oh they make me laugh

[Guest FredTheBaddie]

Use Linux.

[Clubbing Si]

yeah the newest ver of linux (debian OS) is about 8 cds long and its got EVERYTHING much better than windows